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How to get fromCalgary to Chicagoby plane, bus, car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Calgary to Chicago by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYC - ORD
    6h 56m
    $90–808

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Southgate Station to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    35h 55m
    $235–911

  3. Drive 1,592.9 mi

    1. Drive from Calgary to Chicagocar car 1,592.9 mi
    27h 27m
    $365–527

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YYC - MDW
    8h 49m
    $235–858

  5. Bus, drive, train via Saint Paul

    1. Take the bus from Calgary to Lethbridgebus bus
    2. Drive from Lethbridge to Port of Sweet Grasscar car
    3. Take the bus from Port of Sweet Grass to Shelby Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    5. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    36h
    $203–479

Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Calgary, AB, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

WestJet, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours.

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