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How to get fromChicago to Kootenay National Parkby plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Kootenay National Park by plane, car, train, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ORD - FCA
    2. Drive from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Kootenay National Parkcar car
    11h 9m
    $258–957

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane ORD - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kootenay National Parkcar car
    13h 26m
    $243–807

  3. Train, drive, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to West Glacier Amtraktrain train
    2. Drive from Lake McDonald Lodge to Pincher Creek, ABcar car
    3. Take the bus from Pincher Creek, AB to Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Drbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mountain View Manufactured Home Park to Elkford Health Centrebus bus 41
    5. Drive from Elkford Health Centre to Kootenay National Parkcar car
    43h 38m

  4. Drive 2,816.6 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Kootenay National Parkcar car 2,816.6 km
    30h 58m
    $553–798

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calgary International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane ORD - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Kananaskis Villageshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Kananaskis Village to Kootenay National Parkcar car
    11h 14m
    $373–1,327

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC)plane plane ORD - YXC
    2. Drive from Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC) to Kootenay National Parkcar car
    12h 25m
    $252–1,052

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Calgary International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MDW - YYC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Kananaskis Villageshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Kananaskis Village to Kootenay National Parkcar car
    12h 39m
    $593–1,327

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MKE - YYC
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Calgary Airport to Kananaskis Villageshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Kananaskis Village to Kootenay National Parkcar car
    14h 25m
    $680–2,016

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,543.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kootenay National Park, BC, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Kootenay National Park. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), then drive to Kootenay National Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Kootenay National Park via West Glacier Amtrak, West Glacier Amtrak, Lake McDonald Lodge, Pincher Creek, AB, Sparwood, BC - 101c Aspen Dr, Mountain View Manufactured Home Park, and Elkford Health Centre in around 43h 38m.

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