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How to get fromBrantford to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Brantford to Chicago by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brantford to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    9h 29m
    $71–184

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Brantford to Londontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 57m
    $70–177

  3. Drive 452.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brantford to Chicagocar car 452.9 mi
    7h 34m
    $104–150

  4. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    6h 28m
    $199–555

  5. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Brantford to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    5h 57m
    $85–347

  6. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    6h 17m
    $132–559

  7. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    6h 28m
    $212–559

  8. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Windsortrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    7h 30m
    $80–420

  9. Train, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    8h 3m
    $194–705

  10. Train, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    7h 57m
    $234–955

Brantford to Chicago by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brantford, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Brantford to Chicago Union Station via Windsor and Detroit in around 9h 29m.

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