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How to get fromThunder Bay, ON to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Thunder Bay, ON to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YQT - ORD
    5h 49m
    $412–1,293

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Green Bay, WI - Transitbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 38m
    $118–286

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    22h 42m
    $125–306

  4. Drive 655.2 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay, ON to Chicagocar car 655.2 mi
    11h 48m
    $150–217

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YQT - MDW
    5h 40m
    $241–759

  6. Bus, train via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus bus
    4. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    23h 44m
    $150–366

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to St. Ignace Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Kalamazoo Metro Transitbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    24h 49m
    $135–311

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 466 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thunder Bay, ON to Chicago Bus Station via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, and Green Bay Transit Center in around 23h 38m.

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