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How to get fromChicago to British Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    7h 47m
    $306–1,314

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MDW - YVR
    9h 26m
    $246–1,014

  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
    $1,046–2,106

  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
    $588–1,104

  5. Drive 3,419.6 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vancouvercar car 3,419.6 km
    35h 32m
    $678–980

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane ORD - YLW
    9h 44m
    $351–1,152

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane ORD - YCD
    10h 41m
    $246–1,010

Chicago to British Columbia by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,046Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,874.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and British Columbia, 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 Granville Station @ Platform 1 via Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, and Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1 in around 2d 1h.

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