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

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There are 7 ways to get from Vancouver to Great Lakes by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    7h 13m
    $214–1,110

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Traverse City

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Traverse City (TVC)plane plane YVR - TVC
    9h
    $122–505

  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
    $692–1,582

  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
    $375–734

  5. Drive 2,127.5 mi

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

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YVR - MKE
    8h 2m
    $422–905

  7. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    10h 18m
    $365–568

Vancouver to Great Lakes by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$692Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Great Lakes, MI, 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 Jackson & Wabash via Everett Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Jackson & Clinton in around 2d 1h.

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