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How to get fromChicago to Whistlerby plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Whistler by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spabus bus
    9h 6m
    $384–1,037

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport, shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane plane ORD - YXX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abbotsford Airport to Vancouver Downtownshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Westin Resort and Spabus bus
    12h 39m
    $259–937

  3. 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 Burrard Skytrain Station to Westin Resort and Spabus bus
    2d 2h
    $893–1,949

  4. Drive  3,541.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Whistlercar car 3,541.1 km
    37h 10m
    $715–1,033

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane MDW - YVR
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver International Airport to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spabus bus
    10h 36m
    $274–1,087

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Westin Resort and Spabus bus
    13h 46m
    $317–629

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Burrard Skytrain Station to Westin Resort and Spabus bus
    13h 29m
    $327–1,229

Chicago to Whistler by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$893Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,995.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Whistler. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), walk to Vancouver International Airport, then take the bus to Hilton Whistler Resort & Spa. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Westin Resort and Spa via Everett Amtrak Station, Vancouver, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 1, Burrard Station @ Platform 1, and Burrard Skytrain Station in around 2d 2h.

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