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How to get fromChicago to Nanaimoby plane, train, ferry, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Nanaimo by plane, train, ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Nanaimo Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)plane plane ORD - YCD
    10h 37m
    $176–810

  2. Fly to Nanaimo

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo (ZNA)plane plane ORD - ZNA
    9h 29m
    $153–707

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Vancouver Ferry Terminal to Nanaimo Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2d 3h

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Chicago to Horseshoe Baycar car
    2. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bayferry ferry West Vancouver - Nanaimo
    36h 52m
    $689–1,129

  5. Fly to Victoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)plane plane ORD - YYJ
    2. Take the bus from Victoria, BC - Sandman Inn to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    13h 37m
    $284–958

  6. Fly to Comox Valley Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Comox Valley Airport (YQQ)plane plane ORD - YQQ
    2. Take the bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo, Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Canadabus bus
    14h 36m
    $204–758

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Nanaimo, BC, Canada?

Air Canada, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD) 5 times a day.

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