There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to St. Thomas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Windsor to Londontrain VIA Rail
10h 12m$150–480Train, bus via Gary
cheapest- Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain Ssl
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus
14h 26m$87–167Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
11h 49m$150–216Drive 634.1 km
- Drive from Chicago to St. Thomascar 634.1 km
6h 56m$127–183Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park
8h 55m$256–796Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
12h 5m$134–280Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park
9h 28m$256–1,096Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
- Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to London, ON - VIA Railbus
9h 9m$533–1,553Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
- Drive from Erie-Airport-ERI to St. Thomascar
8h 29m$138–537Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
9h 53m$153–737
Chicago to St. Thomas by train, car, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas is to train and bus via Gary which costs $85 - $170 and takes 14h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to St. Thomas. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at St Thomas via Dearborn Transit Center, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit Bus Station and London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to St. Thomas. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at London via Windsor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and St. Thomas is 663 km. The road distance is 634.1 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas without a car is to bus which takes 11h 49m and costs $150 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Chicago to St. Thomas, including transfers.
Chicago to St. Thomas bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to St. Thomas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs $150 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $220 and takes 11h 49m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and St. Thomas, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to St Thomas via Detroit, Windsor, London, and London in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to St Thomas via Dearborn Transit Center, Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit Bus Station, and London in around 11h 49m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
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
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to St. Thomas bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dearborn station.
St. Thomas is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 7:11 AM in Chicago and 8:11 AM in St. Thomas.
Chicago to St. Thomas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to St. Thomas is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Chicago to St. Thomas.
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