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

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There are 10 ways to get from London to Chicago by train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London to Sarniatrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    8h 47m
    $187–425

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    11h
    $65–110

  3. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus London
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 33m

  4. Drive  396.4 mi

    1. Drive from London to Chicagocar car 396.4 mi
    6h 46m
    $91–131

  5. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    6h 21m
    $113–566

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    10h 43m
    $174–274

  7. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    6h 43m
    $178–846

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from London, ON - VIA Rail to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    6h 47m
    $392–979

  9. Shuttle to Detroit, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    8h 16m
    $115–548

  10. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from London to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    7h 14m
    $97–345

London to Chicago by train and car

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from London to Chicago Union Station via Sarnia and Port Huron Station in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London to Chicago Bus Station via Detroit Bus Station in around 11h.

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