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How to get fromCalgary to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calgary to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 26m
    $253–947

  2. Fly to South Bend, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane YYC - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    12h 41m
    $227–860

  3. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Lethbridge - U of Lbus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge - U of L to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    36h 48m

  4. Drive 1,558.5 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Great Lakescar car 1,558.5 mi
    27h 10m
    $357–516

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YYC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    10h 11m
    $423–947

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YYC - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    11h 30m
    $426–1,355

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,435.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Calgary to Great Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, then take the train to Great Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calgary - Deerfoot Inn & Casino* to Great Lakes via Lethbridge - U of L, Port of Sweet Grass, Shelby Transit Center, Shelby Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 36h 48m.

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