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How to get fromChicago to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane ORD - YCD
    10h 41m
    $236–1,010

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane ORD - ZNA
    9h 39m
    $143–607

  3. Train, ferry

    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 ferry from Hullo - Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Hullo - Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2d 3h

  4. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane ORD - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    13h 42m
    $461–1,455

  5. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane ORD - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminalbus bus
    14h 26m
    $254–908

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$237Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,924.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) every 4 hours.

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