There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Kenora by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to International Falls, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to International Falls (INL)plane ORD - INL
- Take the bus from Fort Frances Rest Stop to Kenorabus
9h 50m$102–529Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus
- Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Lake Woods Hospitalbus
31h 44m$196–465Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain
- Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Redditttrain
42h 39m$644–1,468Drive 1,229 km
- Drive from Chicago to Kenoracar 1,229 km
13h 53m$249–359Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane ORD - YWG
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Airport to Kenora - McDonald'sbus
8h 37m$344–1,347Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to International Falls, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to International Falls (INL)plane MDW - INL
- Take the bus from Fort Frances Rest Stop to Kenorabus
9h 40m$132–759Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG)plane MDW - YWG
- Take the bus from Winnipeg - Airport to Kenora - McDonald'sbus
10h 4m$234–897Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane ORD - FAR
- Drive from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Kenoracar
9h 29m$179–627Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Duluth International Airport (DLH)plane ORD - DLH
- Drive from Duluth-Airport-DLH to Kenoracar
9h 37m$164–567Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MDW - BJI
- Drive from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Kenoracar
10h 37m$189–777Bus, train
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Redditttrain
45h 34m$576–1,115
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to International Falls (INL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kenora is to fly and bus which costs $100 - $550 and takes 9h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kenora is to fly and bus which takes 8h 37m and costs $340 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Kenora. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Lake Woods Hospital via Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste Marie and Thunder Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Kenora. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Redditt via Windsor and Toronto Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 39m.
The distance between Chicago and Kenora is 1096 km. The road distance is 1229 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kenora without a car is to bus and train which takes 45h 34m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Chicago to Kenora, including transfers.
Chicago to Kenora bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kenora train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kenora is to bus which takes 31h 44m and costs $190 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 42h 39m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kenora, ON, Canada?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake Woods Hospital via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, Escanaba, MI, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Sault Ste Marie, and Thunder Bay in around 31h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Kenora via Detroit, Windsor, Toronto Union Station, and Redditt in around 42h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to International Falls via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to International Falls via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $420–2,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Duluth International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–230
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Fort Frances Rest Stop to Kenora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $17–25
- Senior
- $29–45
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $45–70
- Senior
- $80–120
- Adult
- $95–140
Bus from Thunder Bay to Lake Woods Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–120
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $35–60
- Senior
- $65–95
- Adult
- $75–120
Bus from Fort Frances Rest Stop to Kenora
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–50
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $17–25
- Senior
- $29–45
- Adult
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Kenora bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to Kenora train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kenora is 1229 km. It takes approximately 13h 53m to drive from Chicago to Kenora.
There are 12+ hotels available in Kenora.






