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How to get fromChicago to Lake Louiseby plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Louise by plane, shuttle, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shuttle

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    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 Lake Louiseshuttle bus
    8h 48m
    $373–1,407

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Lake Louise, ABbus bus
    2d 13h
    $1,131–2,277

  3. 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
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Lake Louise, ABbus bus
    2d 20h
    $668–1,298

  4. Drive 2,740.4 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Louisecar car 2,740.4 km
    29h 26m
    $544–785

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, shuttle

    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 Lake Louiseshuttle bus
    10h 13m
    $613–1,407

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, shuttle

    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 Lake Louiseshuttle bus
    11h 58m
    $651–2,005

Chicago to Lake Louise by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,442.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Louise, AB, Canada?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake Louise, AB via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Vancouver, and Vancouver, BC in around 2d 20h.

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