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How to get fromChicago to Hamiltonby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Hamilton by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus bus
    5h 58m
    $265–722

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississaugabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Square One to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus bus 40 / ...
    14h
    $95–210

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    10h 52m
    $153–369

  4. Drive 764.5 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Hamiltoncar car 764.5 km
    7h 56m
    $152–219

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus bus
    7h
    $395–1,782

  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 Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    6h 42m
    $305–773

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus bus
    7h 30m
    $315–1,282

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane MDW - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Union Station GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    6h 27m
    $155–1,023

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

    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 Hamiltoncar car
    6h 26m
    $108–452

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Buffalo to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    15h 57m
    $231–557

  11. Bus via Kitchener

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kitchenerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from University of Waterloo Terminal to Hamilton GO Centre Busbus bus 17
    16h 17m
    $99–211

Chicago to Hamilton by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to West Harbour GO via Detroit, Windsor, Aldershot, and Aldershot GO in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln. via Detroit Bus Station, Mississauga, and Square One in around 14h.

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