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How to get fromChicago to Butchart Gardensby plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Butchart Gardens by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Victoria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane ORD - YYJ
    11h 46m
    $559–863

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane ORD - YCD
    2. Take the bus from Canada Ave & Station - Train Stn to Douglas & Hillsidebus bus
    14h 31m
    $182–816

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry Seattle
    2d 4h
    $1,021–2,127

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago to Horseshoe Bay, BCcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo Departure Baycarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Nanaimo Departure Bay to Butchart Gardenscar car
    38h 44m
    $718–1,172

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    13h 18m
    $350–1,064

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the ferry from Seattle Clipper Terminal to Victoriaferry ferry
    12h 59m
    $410–1,414

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Victoria Inner Harbour Apt (YWH)plane plane ORD - YWH
    12h 37m
    $246–1,110

Chicago to Butchart Gardens by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,021Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Butchart Gardens, BC, Canada?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and five other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) every 4 hours.

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