There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver Island to Chicago by plane or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Victoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYJ - ORD
7h$97–419Fly Nanaimo Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YCD - ORD
6h 27m$113–489Fly Comox Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Comox Valley Airport (YQQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YQQ - ORD
7h 15m$107–462Fly Victoria International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YYJ - MDW
7h 47m$124–533Fly Victoria International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane YYJ - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 54m$194–814
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vancouver Island to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $420 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Vancouver Island to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $110 - $490.
The distance between Vancouver Island and Chicago is 1797 miles.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Vancouver Island to Chicago, including transfers.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Vancouver Island. It is currently 9:44 PM in Vancouver Island and 11:44 PM in Chicago.
There are 1301+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Vancouver Island, BC, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
Air Canada, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Victoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Montreal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Nanaimo Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Comox Valley Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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