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How to get fromChicago to Cape Breton Islandby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Cape Breton Island by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY)plane plane ORD - YQY
    8h 20m
    $553–2,407

  2. Drive 2,638.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Cape Breton Islandcar car 2,638.3 km
    30h 8m
    $521–752

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifaxtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Halifax to North Sydneybus bus
    2d 7h
    $957–1,971

Chicago to Cape Breton Island by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$957Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,290.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cape Breton Island, NS, Canada?

Air Canada and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) 4 times a day.

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