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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    6h 45m
    $198–311

  2. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    6h 38m
    $128–561

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    45h 36m
    $700–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $357–702

  5. Drive 2,080.3 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Chicagocar car 2,080.3 mi
    33h 47m
    $380–549

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

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    9h 11m
    $188–375

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

    1. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Tacomatrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    9h 4m
    $158–575

Vancouver to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,768.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Vancouver, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Vancouver Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 45h 36m.

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