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How to get fromWinnipeg to Illinoisby plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Winnipeg to Illinois by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YWG - ORD
    5h 45m
    $174–857

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YWG - MDW
    7h 13m
    $74–407

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignacecar car
    4. Take the bus from St. Ignace to East Lansingbus bus
    5. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    32h 1m
    $165–363

  4. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train
    3. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $447–1,065

  5. Drive  860.9 mi

    1. Drive from Winnipeg to Chicagocar car 860.9 mi
    14h 7m
    $197–285

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane YWG - PIA
    8h 30m
    $83–433

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane YWG - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $127–676

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $391–787

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    3. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $486–1,192

Winnipeg to Illinois by train and car

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$447Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Illinois, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and Air Canada fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 2d 1h.

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