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

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There are 9 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 WindsortrainVIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    9h 29m
    $76–223

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Brantford to Londontrain
    2. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    13h 18m
    $70–227

  3. Drive 452.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brantford to Chicagocar452.9 mi
    7h 30m
    $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
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYYZ - ORD
    6h 25m
    $189–535

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

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeYTZ - MDW
    6h 6m
    $142–528

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

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Windsortrain
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDTW - MDW
    7h 31m
    $80–409

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

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYTZ - ORD
    6h 17m
    $202–558

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

    1. Take the train from Brantford to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    7h 40m
    $209–805

  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
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    7h 59m
    $184–655

Brantford to Chicago by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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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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