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How to get fromThunder Bay to Illinoisby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Illinois by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YQT - ORD
    5h 32m
    $73–359

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    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
    22h 12m
    $196–371

  3. Drive  657.7 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Chicagocar car 657.7 mi
    11h 53m
    $151–218

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    22h 12m

  5. Bus, drive, train via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    23h 49m
    $181–341

  6. Bus, drive via Grand Rapids

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    23h 49m

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day.

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