There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Thompson by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane ORD - YTH
11h 11m$229–1,127Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain
- Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Thompsontrain
3d 4h$449–888Drive 2,148.3 km
- Drive from Chicago to Thompsoncar 2,148.3 km
24h 24m$425–613Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane MDW - YTH
16h 48m$2,419–6,527Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane MKE - YTH
15h 21m$440–2,082Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane SBN - YTH
15h 1m$405–1,840
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Thompson is to drive which costs $420 - $650 and takes 24h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Thompson is to fly which takes 11h 11m and costs $220 - $1,200.
The distance between Chicago and Thompson is 1733 km. The road distance is 2148.3 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Thompson without a car is to train which takes 3 days 4h and costs $440 - $900.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Chicago to Thompson, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Thompson is to fly which takes 11h 11m and costs $220 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $440 - $900 and takes 3 days 4h.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Thompson is 2148 km. It takes approximately 24h 24m to drive from Chicago to Thompson.
There are seven+ hotels available in Thompson.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Thompson, MB, Canada?
United Airlines, Calm Air, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Thompson via Buffalo, Toronto Union Station, Winnipeg, and Thompson in around 3d 4h.
- Website
- calmair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Toronto, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Minneapolis, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $1,800–4,600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Minneapolis, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,400–6,500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Minneapolis, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,200–8,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Thompson Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,900
Flights from South Bend to Thompson Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
Flights from South Bend to Thompson Municipal Airport via Minneapolis, Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–120
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $35–120
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $35–95
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $30–50
Train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipeg
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $200–280
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $200–280
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $240–280
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $210–250
Train from Winnipeg to Thompson
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $150–200
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $160–190
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $130–160
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–20
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $18–20
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