There are 9 ways to get from Winnipeg to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
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Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YWG - ORD
5h 31m$174–857Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YWG - MDW
7h 24m$74–407Bus
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus
- Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
32h 18m$140–344Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2d 1h$436–1,033Drive 860.9 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Chicagocar 860.9 mi
14h 7m$197–285Drive to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Winnipeg to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FAR - ORD
6h 24m$97–367Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to South Bend, train
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to South Bend (SBN)plane YWG - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
9h 31m$126–669Train, bus
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$390–775Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2d 6h$475–1,130
Winnipeg to Chicago by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago is to drive and fly which costs $95 - $370 and takes 6h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba and Milwaukee Intermodal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station and Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Chicago is 733 miles. The road distance is 865.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $390 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Winnipeg to Chicago, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Chicago bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 31m and costs $170 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $350 and takes 32h 18m, you could also train via Detroit, which costs $430 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Winnipeg to Chicago Bus Station via Thunder Bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sault Ste. Marie, MI, Escanaba, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee Intermodal Station in around 32h 18m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,200
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,800
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to South Bend via Toronto, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,700
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $360–550
- Business Plus
- $370–600
- Economy
- $350–650
- Economy Plus
- $390–650
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–210
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $55–150
- Business
- $90–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–150
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $360–550
- Business Plus
- $370–600
- Economy
- $350–650
- Economy Plus
- $390–650
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $310–650
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $310–650
- Business
- $360–550
- Business Plus
- $370–600
- Economy
- $350–650
- Economy Plus
- $390–650
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–170
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–160
- Business Plus
- $70–170
- Economy
- $30–95
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ontario Northland
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–80
- Adult
- $65–95
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- Ontario Northland
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
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Booking & Getting There
Winnipeg to Chicago bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Winnipeg to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Chicago is 866 miles. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Winnipeg to Chicago.
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