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

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There are 9 ways to get from McMaster University to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    5h 45m
    $398–964

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hamilton to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    12h 43m
    $70–115

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    11h 25m
    $120–377

  4. Drive  467.8 mi

    1. Drive from McMaster University to Chicagocar car 467.8 mi
    7h 55m
    $108–155

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

    1. Take the train from Aldershot GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    7h 1m
    $193–1,419

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

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    9h 2m
    $191–382

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

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    9h 20m
    $201–372

  8. Bus via Dearborn

    1. Take the bus from Hamilton to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 1m
    $92–137

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 25m
    $155–474

McMaster University to Chicago by foot, bus, train, and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from McMaster University to Chicago Union Station via McMaster University, Aldershot GO Bus, Aldershot, Windsor, and Detroit in around 11h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McMaster University to Chicago Bus Station via Hamilton and Detroit Bus Station in around 12h 43m.

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