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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeORD - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    8h 46m
    $223–1,166

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    3. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    2d 14h
    $506–1,227

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Everett Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Everett to Vancouverbus
    5. Take the bus from Vancouver, BC to Banff, ABbus
    2d 15h
    $618–908

  4. Drive 2,685.2 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Banffcar2,685.2 km
    28h 40m
    $539–778

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeMDW - YYC
    2. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    10h 50m
    $393–1,266

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)planeMKE - YYC
    3. Take the bus from Calgary Airport to HI Banff Alpine Centrebus
    11h 49m
    $293–1,182

  7. Train, bus via Jasper

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain
    3. Take the train from Vancouver to Jaspertrain
    4. Take the bus from Jasper, AB to Banff, ABbus
    3d 2h
    $541–1,337

Chicago to Banff by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2d 14hAverage Duration
Ticket$506Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

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

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