Rome2Rio

How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    4h 50m
    $214–1,062

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YVR - MDW
    6h 51m
    $119–478

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 2h
    $689–1,590

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $375–745

  5. Drive 2,123.2 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Chicagocar car 2,123.2 mi
    35h 20m
    $486–702

Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Chicago by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$689Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Chicago.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,777.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from YVR-Airport Station @ Platform 1 to Chicago Union Station via Vancouver City Centre Station @ Platform 1, Granville Station @ Platform 2, Main Street-Science World Station @ Platform 2, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers