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How to get fromMarkham to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 10 ways to get from Markham to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, shuttle, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Unionville GO Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    5h 28m
    $378–1,113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto Pearson Airport to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2701 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    15h 36m
    $78–140

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    12h 24m
    $143–391

  4. Drive 524.4 mi

    1. Drive from Markham to Chicagocar car 524.4 mi
    8h 51m
    $120–174

  5. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Centennial GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    5h 44m
    $179–1,413

  6. Bus, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Unionville GO Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    6h 34m
    $258–443

  7. Bus, shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Unionville GO Bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    7h 2m
    $268–433

  8. Train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Rochestertrain train
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    10h 19m
    $148–667

  9. Bus via Kitchener

    1. Take the bus from Bramalea GO Bus to Kitchener GO Busbus bus 30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kitchener to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    16h 47m
    $127–189

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    17h 25m
    $177–508

Markham to Chicago by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Markham, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Centennial GO to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 12h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highway 7 / Galsworthy Dr to Chicago Bus Station via Richmond Hill Centre, Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, Toronto Pearson Airport, and Detroit Bus Station in around 15h 36m.

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