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

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There are 9 ways to get from Nova Scotia to Illinois by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YHZ - ORD
    7h
    $354–1,307

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YHZ - MDW
    8h 17m
    $104–487

  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
    $469–1,136

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Halifax 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 to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $465–1,006

  5. Drive 1,540.9 mi

    1. Drive from Halifax to Chicagocar car 1,540.9 mi
    28h 4m
    $353–510

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane YHZ - SPI
    10h 43m
    $136–569

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane YHZ - PIA
    9h 22m
    $113–553

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Halifax to Montréaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Montreal, QC to Toronto Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto 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 Ssl
    46h 21m
    $317–712

  9. 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
    $547–1,181

Nova Scotia to Illinois by train and car

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration41h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$469Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,273.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. 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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