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How to get fromBrantford to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Brantford to Chicago by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brantford to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    9h 29m
    $195–430

  2. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brantford to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    6h 20m
    $85–327

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Londontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    13h 31m

  4. Drive  449.7 mi

    1. Drive from Brantford to Chicagocar car 449.7 mi
    7h 35m
    $103–149

  5. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    6h 19m
    $218–1,657

  6. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    6h 33m
    $388–1,107

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Windsortrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    7h 29m
    $114–666

  8. Train, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus bus
    4. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    9h 7m
    $209–535

  9. Train, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Aldershottrain train
    2. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus bus
    4. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    9h 32m
    $219–525

Brantford to Chicago by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Brantford, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Brantford to Chicago Union Station via Windsor and Detroit in around 9h 29m.

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