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There are 2 ways to get from Chicago to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Train + Bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ORD - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    20h 55m
    $258–2,370

  2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane MDW - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    21h 14m
    $388–2,820

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration12h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,530.4 km
  • Duration: 20h 55m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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