There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to St. Thomas by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, plane, shuttle, train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Windsor to Londontrain VIA Rail
10h 12m$150–480Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
12h 15m$89–167Bus via Detroit
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
12h 5m$146–223Drive 634.1 km
- Drive from Chicago to St. Thomascar 634.1 km
6h 56m$128–185Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Detroit, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park
8h 55m$257–796Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus FlixBus 2701 / ...
12h 5m$136–285Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
- Take a shuttle bus from Detroit Airport to London, ON - 105, Wharncliffe Road South, Manor Park
9h 28m$257–1,146Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane ORD - YYZ
- Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to London, ON - VIA Railbus
9h 7m$534–1,553Fly 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 St. Thomascar
8h 29m$139–547Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
- Take the train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Stationtrain
- Take the train from Sarnia to Londontrain
9h 51m$154–737
Chicago to St. Thomas by train, car, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas is to bus which costs $85 - $170 and takes 12h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs $120 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to St. Thomas. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at St Thomas via Cass & Milwaukee, Detroit Bus Station and London. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to St. Thomas. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at London via Windsor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and St. Thomas is 663 km. The road distance is 634.1 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas without a car is to bus via Detroit which takes 12h 5m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Chicago to St. Thomas, including transfers.
Chicago to St. Thomas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to St. Thomas train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to St. Thomas is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs $150 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Detroit, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 12h 5m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and St. Thomas, ON, Canada?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to St Thomas via Detroit, Windsor, London, and London in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Union Station to St Thomas via Detroit, Cass & Milwaukee, Larned & Shelby, Detroit Bus Station, and London in around 12h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flint Amtrak Station to Port Huron Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to St. Thomas bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Detroit Bus Station.
St. Thomas is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 11:25 AM in Chicago and 12:25 PM in St. Thomas.
Chicago to St. Thomas train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Detroit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to St. Thomas is 634 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Chicago to St. Thomas.
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