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How to get fromChicago to Red Deerby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Red Deer by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane ORD - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Red Deer, AB - Quality Innbus bus
    9h 4m

  2. Drive 2,590.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Red Deercar car 2,590.6 km
    28h 47m
    $513–741

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Everett Bus Stop to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver to Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Sebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Calgary Downtown SE - 11 Ave SE to Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortonsbus bus
    2d 19h
    $896–1,973

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane ORD - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Leduc, AB to Red Deer - The Quality Innbus bus
    10h 46m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Calgary International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)plane plane MDW - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Red Deer, AB - Quality Innbus bus
    10h 36m

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Edmonton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MDW - YEG
    2. Take the bus from Leduc, AB to Red Deer - The Quality Innbus bus
    11h 12m

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Calgary International Airport, bus

    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 the bus from Calgary International Airport - YYC to Red Deer, AB - Quality Innbus bus
    12h 6m

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Edmonton International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)plane plane MKE - YEG
    3. Take the bus from Leduc, AB to Red Deer - The Quality Innbus bus
    12h 40m

Chicago to Red Deer by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 19hAverage Duration
Ticket$896Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,390 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Red Deer, AB, Canada?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Red Deer. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC), walk to Calgary International Airport - YYC, then take the bus to Red Deer, AB - Quality Inn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Red Deer, AB - Tim Hortons via Saint Paul Union Depot, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Everett Amtrak Station, Everett Bus Stop, Vancouver, Calgary - Downtown 9 Ave Se, and Calgary Downtown SE - 11 Ave SE in around 2d 19h.

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