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How to get fromUniversity of Waterloo to Chicagoby car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 11 ways to get from University of Waterloo to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from University of Waterloo to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    6h 27m
    $94–343

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    13h 51m
    $73–144

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Kitchener to Sarniatrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Port Huron Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    12h 10m
    $133–386

  4. Drive 446.7 mi

    1. Drive from University of Waterloo to Chicagocar car 446.7 mi
    7h 57m
    $103–148

  5. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    6h 57m
    $341–1,120

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    8h
    $194–1,321

  7. Bus, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    8h 3m
    $261–510

  8. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Kitchener GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    7h 51m
    $154–451

  9. Bus, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Toronto Pearson Airportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    8h 26m
    $271–440

  10. Bus, shuttle to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Londonbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Days Inn by Wyndham London to Detroit Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    9h 47m
    $187–577

  11. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2710
    2. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    13h 59m
    $127–193

University of Waterloo to Chicago by foot, tram, train, and car

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Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 620.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between University of Waterloo, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Chicago Union Station via University Of Waterloo Station - Southbound, Central Station - Southbound, Kitchener, Sarnia, and Port Huron Station in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from University of Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station via University of Waterloo Terminal, Kitchener GO Bus, Kitchener, and Detroit Bus Station in around 13h 51m.

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