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How to get fromChicago to Vancouverby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Vancouver by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    6h 53m
    $168–711

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    45h 30m
    $700–1,500

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $357–695

  4. Drive 2,079.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vancouvercar car 2,079.7 mi
    33h 48m
    $380–549

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    7h 19m
    $198–311

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane SBN - PDX
    10h 36m
    $179–720

Chicago to Vancouver by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,774.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Vancouver, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 45h 30m.

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