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How to get fromNova Scotia to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YQY - ORD
    6h 52m
    $277–1,222

  2. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YHZ - ORD
    7h
    $84–397

  3. Train via Toronto

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Montréal to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    4. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    41h 24m
    $514–1,175

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Terminal to Monctonbus bus
    2. Take the train from Moncton to Montréaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 50m
    $396–926

  5. Drive  1,536.8 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Chicagocar car 1,536.8 mi
    27h 47m
    $352–508

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from St-Antoine O. @ Rue Mansfield // St Antoine W. @ Mansfield St. to Toronto Airport-Viscount Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    46h 34m
    $313–682

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Saint-Lamberttrain train
    2. Take the train from St-Lambert Amtrak Station to Schenectadytrain train
    3. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    47h 54m
    $782–1,360

Nova Scotia to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration47h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,428.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Nova Scotia, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

Air Canada and United Airlines fly from Sydney/J.A. Douglas Mccurdy Airport (YQY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Halifax to Chicago Union Station via Montréal, Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 41h 24m.

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