There are 10 ways to get from Winnipeg to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 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 42m$204–857Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YWG - MDW
8h 18m$74–367Bus
- 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 30m$142–377Train 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$474–1,069Drive 860.9 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Chicagocar 860.9 mi
14h 7m$197–285Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane YWG - MSN
- Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Rockfordcar
7h 13m$115–572Fly to Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane YWG - PIA
9h 45m$83–403Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane YWG - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
8h 47m$132–597Train, 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$428–846Train
- 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$523–1,196
Winnipeg to Illinois by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Illinois is to fly which costs $70 - $370 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $200 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Winnipeg to Illinois 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 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Illinois 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 Illinois is 733 miles. The road distance is 865.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Illinois without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $420 - $850.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Winnipeg to Illinois, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Illinois bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, depart from Winnipeg station.
Winnipeg to Illinois train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $200 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $380 and takes 32h 30m, you could also train via Detroit, which costs $470 - $1,100 and takes 2 days 1h.
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 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 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Toronto, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Toronto, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–1,700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,700
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–310
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–300
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–410
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $320–650
- Business
- $370–600
- Business Plus
- $380–600
- Economy
- $360–700
- Economy Plus
- $400–700
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $60–150
- Business
- $95–200
- Business Plus
- $100–210
- Economy
- $65–160
- Economy Plus
- $70–160
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $320–650
- Business
- $370–600
- Business Plus
- $380–600
- Economy
- $360–700
- Economy Plus
- $400–700
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $320–700
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $320–650
- Business
- $370–600
- Business Plus
- $380–600
- Economy
- $360–700
- Economy Plus
- $400–700
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–180
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Escape
- $30–90
- Business
- $60–170
- Business Plus
- $75–180
- Economy
- $35–100
- Economy Plus
- $35–110
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $170–350
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- [email protected]
- Website
- ontarionorthland.ca
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Children
- $30–50
- Senior
- $55–85
- Adult
- $65–100
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Escanaba, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Escanaba to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–85
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $70–100
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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Winnipeg to Illinois bus services, operated by Ontario Northland, arrive at Thunder Bay station.
Winnipeg to Illinois train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Illinois is 866 miles. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Winnipeg to Illinois.
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