There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Kitchener by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
- Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Kitchenerbus
6h 31m$515–1,424Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kitchenerbus FlixBus N2710
12h 10m$101–165Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Stationtrain Blue Water
- Take the train from Sarnia to Kitchenertrain VIA Rail
11h 9m$159–500Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kitchenerbus FlixBus N2710
12h$145–220Drive 717.4 km
- Drive from Chicago to Kitchenercar 717.4 km
7h 51m$146–210Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane ORD - YTZ
- Take the train from Union Station GO to Kitchener GOtrain
7h 35m$301–2,129Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane ORD - ERI
- Drive from Erie-Airport-ERI to Kitchenercar
7h 6m$134–522Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane ORD - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ridebus
9h 37m$292–538Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane MDW - BUF
- Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus
- Take the bus from Winston Churchill Transitway Station to Sportsworld Dr. @ Hwy. 8 Park & Ridebus
9h 16m$272–548Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, shuttle, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to Days Inn by Wyndham London
- Take the bus from London to Kitchenerbus
9h 2m$267–808
Chicago to Kitchener by train and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kitchener is to bus which costs $100 - $170 and takes 12h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kitchener is to fly and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs $500 - $1,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kitchener via Cass & Milwaukee and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Kitchener. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kitchener via Sarnia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.
The distance between Chicago and Kitchener is 817 km. The road distance is 717.4 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kitchener without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 12h and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Chicago to Kitchener, including transfers.
Chicago to Kitchener bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Kitchener train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kitchener is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $150 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kitchener, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Kitchener via Port Huron Station and Sarnia in around 11h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to Kitchener via Detroit, Cass & Milwaukee, Larned & Shelby, and Detroit Bus Station in around 12h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from London to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Kitchener
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Kitchener bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Kitchener is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:06 AM in Chicago and 10:06 AM in Kitchener.
Chicago to Kitchener train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Port Huron Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kitchener is 717 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Chicago to Kitchener.
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