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How to get fromThunder Bay to Chicago Loopby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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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 28m
    $72–354

  2. 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 23m
    $118–274

  3. Drive  657.1 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Chicago Loopcar car 657.1 mi
    11h 52m
    $151–218

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YQT - MDW
    7h 34m
    $95–459

  5. 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 25m
    $135–329

  6. Bus

    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 31m
    $116–247

  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 30m
    $125–289

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Thunder Bay to Washington & Lasalle via Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, Green Bay Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 23h 31m.

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