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

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There are 8 ways to get from Winnipeg to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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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 31m
    $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 24m
    $74–407

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Escanaba to Milwaukeebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 18m
    $140–344

  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
    $442–1,024

  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 15m
    $83–433

  7. 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
    $391–776

  8. 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
    $476–1,121

Winnipeg to Illinois by train and car

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 728.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Illinois, 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.

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