There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YVR - ORD
7h 23m$244–710Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YVR - MDW
9h 39m$114–500Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d 1h$529–1,370Bus
- Take the bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 6h$394–628Drive 2,126.9 mi
- Drive from Vancouver to Chicago Loopcar 2,126.9 mi
35h 28m$487–704Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
10h 48m$193–377Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
10h 38m$143–547Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus
- Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BLI - ORD
11h 34m$131–490
Vancouver to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver to Chicago Loop is to train and fly which costs $190 - $380 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $240 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Vancouver to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via Seattle Bus Station, Denver Union Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Vancouver to Chicago Loop station. However, there are services departing from Vancouver and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Vancouver and Chicago Loop is 1796 miles. The road distance is 2139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $500 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Vancouver to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Vancouver to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Vancouver station.
Vancouver to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Vancouver station.
The best way to get from Vancouver to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $240 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Chicago Loop, 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Bellingham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Vancouver to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Vancouver to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Seattle Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 2h ahead of Vancouver. It is currently 11:21 AM in Vancouver and 1:21 PM in Chicago Loop.
Vancouver to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vancouver to Chicago Loop is 2139 miles. It takes approximately 35h 28m to drive from Vancouver to Chicago Loop.
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