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

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There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport 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
    7h 15m
    $214–1,110

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YVR - MDW
    9h 16m
    $114–490

  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 1h
    $739–1,580

  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 6h
    $382–741

  5. Drive 2,127.5 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Chicagocar car 2,127.5 mi
    35h 29m
    $487–704

  6. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BLI - ORD
    12h 21m
    $141–500

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    11h 10m
    $199–393

  8. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    11h 3m
    $169–593

Vancouver to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$739Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, 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 train from Vancouver to Chicago Union Station via Everett Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h.

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