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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to University of Waterloo by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Port Huron StationtrainBlue Water
    2. Take the train from Sarnia to KitchenertrainVIA Rail
    11h 41m
    $77–276

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Londonbus
    3. Take the bus from London to Kitchenerbus
    13h 46m
    $102–223

  3. Drive 719.4 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to University of Waterloocar719.4 km
    7h 54m
    $143–207

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)planeORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    7h 6m
    $251–629

  5. 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)planeORD - BUF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    3. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    8h 34m
    $351–1,479

  6. 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)planeMDW - BUF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Buffalo Airport to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1shuttle
    3. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    8h 5m
    $391–1,679

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)planeMDW - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    7h 45m
    $188–654

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)planeORD - YTZ
    2. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to University of Waterloo Terminalbus
    8h 1m
    $288–704

Chicago to University of Waterloo by train, car, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Waterloo, ON, Canada?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to University of Waterloo via Port Huron Station, Sarnia, Kitchener, Central Station, and University Of Waterloo Station in around 11h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to University of Waterloo via Detroit Bus Station, London, Kitchener, Kitchener GO Bus, and University of Waterloo Terminal in around 13h 46m.

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