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How to get fromChicago to Yellowknifeby plane, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane ORD - YZF
    10h 51m
    $290–1,227

  2. Drive  4,048.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Yellowknifecar car 4,048.1 km
    44h 32m
    $807–1,166

  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane MDW - YZF
    13h 58m
    $570–3,027

  4. 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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane SBN - YZF
    18h 22m
    $377–1,543

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF)plane plane MKE - YZF
    15h 13m
    $524–2,040

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$276Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,900.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Yellowknife, NT, Canada?

United Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) twice daily.

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