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

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There are 7 ways to get from British Columbia to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or ferry

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

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    7h 23m
    $294–660

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

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YLW - ORD
    8h 48m
    $84–368

  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
    $1,167–2,015

  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
    $444–685

  5. Drive  2,127.5 mi

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

  6. Ferry to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    10h 30m
    $230–703

  7. Ferry to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Victoria to Seattle Clipper Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    10h 43m
    $270–503

British Columbia to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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) every 2 hours. 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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