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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Vancouverby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    8h 1m
    $296–1,514

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MDW - YVR
    9h 41m
    $236–964

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2d 1h
    $986–2,063

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Vancouverbus bus
    2d 8h
    $519–1,007

  5. Drive 3,418.4 km

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Vancouvercar car 3,418.4 km
    35h 31m
    $670–968

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane plane ORD - YXX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver Downtownshuttle bus
    11h 4m
    $268–1,007

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    12h 14m
    $298–1,107

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    12h 29m
    $278–547

Chicago Union Station to Vancouver by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$986Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,876 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Vancouver, BC, Canada?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver via Everett Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h.

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