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There are 7 ways to get from Banff to Chicago by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYYC - ORD
    7h 28m
    $145–798

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BCbus
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2d 14h
    $493–2,258

  3. Bus, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Banff, AB to Vancouver, BCbus
    2. Take the bus from Vancouver to Everettbus
    3. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus
    4. Take the train from Spokane to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 14h
    $373–838

  4. Drive 1,667.9 mi

    1. Drive from Banff to Chicagocar1,667.9 mi
    28h 39m
    $382–552

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeYYC - MDW
    9h 21m
    $275–898

  6. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeYYC - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    11h 25m
    $247–1,018

  7. Bus, fly to South Bend, train

    1. Take the bus from HI Banff Alpine Centre to Calgary Airportbus
    2. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to South Bend (SBN)planeYYC - SBN
    3. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
    12h 2m
    $176–658

Banff to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$493Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Banff, AB, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Banff to Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Calgary Airport, walk to Calgary International Airport (YYC) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banff, AB to Chicago Union Station via Vancouver, BC, Vancouver, and Everett Amtrak Station in around 2d 14h.

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