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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Vernon by plane, bus, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)plane plane ORD - YLW
    2. Take the bus from Aerospace Dr & Airport Way to Downtown Exchangebus bus
    10h 36m

  2. Drive 3,112.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Vernoncar car 3,112.3 km
    34h
    $614–887

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kelowna West, BC to Vernon, BCbus bus
    2d 9h

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kelowna 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 Aerospace Dr & Airport Way to Downtown Exchangebus bus
    12h 14m

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penticton Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penticton Regional Airport (YYF)plane plane ORD - YYF
    2. Take the bus from Wade & Winnipeg to Queensway Exchbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kelowna, BC - Downtown 516 Lawrence Ave to Vernon, BCbus bus
    13h 35m

  6. 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 to Vancouverbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station to Kelowna Airportbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Aerospace Dr & Airport Way to Downtown Exchangebus bus 90
    2d 9h

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,636.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 36m

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 Aerospace Dr & Airport Way, then take the bus to Downtown Exchange. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Vernon, BC via Everett Amtrak Station, Everett, Vancouver, Vancouver, BC - Pacific Central Station, West Kelowna, BC - Eastbound on Dobbin Road, and Kelowna West, BC in around 2d 9h.

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