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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    7h 26m
    $225–659

  2. Train to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BLI - ORD
    12h 8m
    $120–514

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vancouver to Everett Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 10m
    $244–817

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 1h
    $583–1,371

  5. Drive 2,151.2 mi

    1. Drive from Vancouver to Chicagocar car 2,151.2 mi
    34h 51m
    $493–712

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

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    11h 8m
    $135–492

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

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    11h
    $190–802

Vancouver to Chicago by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration47h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Air Canada, and five other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vancouver to Chicago Bus Station via Everett, WA, Spokane, WA, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 47h 10m.

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