There are 4 ways to get from Chapleau to Thunder Bay by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Chapleau to White Rivertrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from White River - ESSO Gas Station-Food Store to Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenuebus Wrtb
9h 54m$209–466Drive 616.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Chapleau to Thunder Baycar 616.8 km
8h 4m$124–179Drive to Sault Ste. Marie Airport, fly
- Drive from Chapleau to Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM)car
- Fly from Sault Ste. Marie Airport (YAM) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YAM - YQT
6h 32m$353–676Train to Greater Sudbury Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chapleau to Sudburytrain
- Fly from Greater Sudbury Airport (YSB) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane YSB - YQT
8h 18m$624–1,290
Chapleau to Thunder Bay by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chapleau to Thunder Bay is to drive which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chapleau to Thunder Bay is to drive and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $350 - $700.
The distance between Chapleau and Thunder Bay is 600 km. The road distance is 616.8 km.
The best way to get from Chapleau to Thunder Bay without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 54m and costs $200 - $470.
It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Chapleau to Thunder Bay, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chapleau to Thunder Bay is 617 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Chapleau to Thunder Bay.
There are 35+ hotels available in Thunder Bay.
What companies run services between Chapleau, ON, Canada and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?
There is no direct connection from Chapleau to Thunder Bay. However, you can take the train to White River, walk to White River - ESSO Gas Station-Food Store, then take the bus to Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenue. Alternatively, you can drive from Chapleau to Thunder Bay in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- bearskinairlines.com
Flights from Sault Ste. Marie Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $900–2,000
Flights from Greater Sudbury Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,500
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Chapleau to White River
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–250
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $45–140
- Business
- $95–240
- Business Plus
- $110–250
- Economy
- $50–150
- Economy Plus
- $60–160
Train from Chapleau to Sudbury
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–270
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $60–170
- Business
- $110–250
- Business Plus
- $120–270
- Economy
- $70–180
- Economy Plus
- $75–190
- Phone
- +1 855 566 2378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
Bus from White River - ESSO Gas Station-Food Store to Thunder Bay - 947 Memorial Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $160–220
- Website
- Ontario & Manitoba Bus Service
- Adult
- $160–220
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