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How to get fromBritish Columbia to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from British Columbia to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    7h 15m
    $224–910

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YVR - MDW
    9h 16m
    $114–490

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 2h
    $737–1,585

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h
    $404–780

  5. Drive 2,127.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Chicagocar car 2,127.5 mi
    35h 29m
    $487–704

  6. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YLW - ORD
    8h 50m
    $248–784

British Columbia to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between British Columbia, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and five other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Granville Station @ Platform 2 to Chicago Union Station via Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h.

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