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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Vernon by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane ORD - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    9h 52m
    $140–687

  2. Train, bus

    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 bus from Vancouver - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    2d 7h

  3. Drive  3,112.3 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vernoncar car 3,112.3 km
    34h
    $558–805

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane MDW - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    11h 11m
    $290–1,287

  5. 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 - Pacific Station to Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Avebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon - Esso Stationbus bus
    2d 8h

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration8h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,635.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Vernon. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Kelowna International Airport (YLW), walk to Kelowna Airport - east gate of short term parking between Arrivals and Departures, then take the bus to Vernon - Esso Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon - Esso Station via Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Vancouver - Pacific Station, and Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave in around 2d 7h.

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