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How to get fromGuelph to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Guelph to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Guelph Central GO to Bramalea GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    6h 18m
    $402–967

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    14h 14m
    $77–124

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Guelph to Sarniatrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    11h 14m
    $111–366

  4. Drive  465.4 mi

    1. Drive from Guelph to Chicagocar car 465.4 mi
    7h 52m
    $107–154

  5. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Guelph Central GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    6h 20m
    $192–1,418

  6. Bus, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalobus bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    8h 45m
    $191–384

  7. Bus, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Winston Churchill Transitway Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mississauga to Buffalobus bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    9h 4m
    $201–374

  8. Bus via Dearborn

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    14h 33m
    $99–146

Guelph to Chicago by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Guelph, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Guelph to Chicago Union Station via Sarnia and Port Huron Station in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guelph Central GO Bus to Chicago Bus Station via Victoria / Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, and Detroit Bus Station in around 14h 14m.

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