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How to get fromChicago to Brantfordby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Brantford by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Brantfordtrain train VIA Rail
    9h 33m
    $282–611

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    2. Drive from Erie-Airport-ERI to Brantfordcar car
    7h 2m
    $129–507

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus bus
    3. Take the train from London to Brantfordtrain train
    12h 32m

  4. Drive  722.2 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Brantfordcar car 722.2 km
    7h 34m
    $146–211

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Brantfordtrain train
    7h 6m
    $585–1,640

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Brantfordtrain train
    6h 53m
    $306–2,227

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Parkshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from London to Brantfordtrain train
    9h 9m
    $274–1,010

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Canadian Border to Aldershottrain train
    4. Take the train from Aldershot to Brantfordtrain train
    9h 48m
    $307–742

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Canadian Border to Aldershottrain train
    4. Take the train from Aldershot to Brantfordtrain train
    9h 29m
    $287–752

Chicago to Brantford by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 723.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Brantford via Detroit and Windsor in around 9h 33m.

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