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How to get fromChicago to Thunder Bayby plane, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Thunder Bay by plane, train, bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane ORD - YQT
    7h 22m
    $553–1,807

  2. Train, bus via Escanaba

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Escanababus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba, MI to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    22h 53m
    $176–392

  3. Train, bus, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to U of M Duluthbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Knife River Trailhead to Grand Maraisshuttle bus
    4. Drive from Grand Marais to Kakabeka Fallscar car
    17h 37m

  4. Drive 1,057.6 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Thunder Baycar car 1,057.6 km
    11h 55m
    $210–304

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)plane plane MDW - YQT
    7h 49m
    $363–1,107

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to St. Ignacebus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace Transportation Center to Sault Ste. Marie, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sault Ste Marie to Thunder Baybus bus
    24h 30m
    $193–425

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 748.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Thunder Bay, ON, Canada?

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

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