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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kelowna to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YLW - ORD
    8h 48m
    $84–368

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 7h

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Vancouver - Pacific Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 12h

  4. Drive  1,963 mi

    1. Drive from Kelowna to Chicagocar car 1,963 mi
    32h 41m
    $450–649

  5. Fly Kelowna International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YLW - MDW
    10h 11m
    $124–558

  6. Bus to Penticton Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Queensway Exch to Peachtree Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Penticton Regional Airport (YYF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYF - ORD
    10h 59m
    $96–420

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,621.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kelowna - 516 Lawrence Ave to Chicago Bus Station via Vancouver, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 12h.

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