There are 7 ways to get from British Columbia to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YVR - ORD
7h 25m$244–710Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YVR - MDW
9h 11m$114–510Train
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain 72
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2dBus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 7h$393–655Drive 2,127.5 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Chicagocar 2,127.5 mi
35h 29m$487–704Fly Kelowna International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YLW - ORD
9h 16m$244–778Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Uniontrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
7h 50m
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from British Columbia to Chicago is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from British Columbia to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $240 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from British Columbia to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from British Columbia to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver Harbour and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between British Columbia and Chicago is 1797 miles. The road distance is 2140 miles.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2 days 0h and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from British Columbia to Chicago, including transfers.
British Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
British Columbia to Chicago train services, operated by Harbour Air, depart from Vancouver Harbour station.
The best way to get from British Columbia to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $700 and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vancouver Harbour to Chicago Union Station via Seattle Lake Union, Fairview Ave N & Aloha St, 3rd Ave S & S Main St, and Seattle in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Phone
- +1 778 800 0225
- [email protected]
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
Train from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle Lake Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Harbour Air
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
British Columbia to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of British Columbia. It is currently 5:19 AM in British Columbia and 7:19 AM in Chicago.
British Columbia to Chicago train services, operated by Harbour Air, arrive at Seattle Lake Union station.
Yes, the driving distance between British Columbia to Chicago is 2140 miles. It takes approximately 35h 29m to drive from British Columbia to Chicago.
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