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

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There are 9 ways to get from Markham to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or shuttle

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Markham GO to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYYZ - ORD
    6h 7m
    $178–443

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Richmond Hill Centre to Detroit Bus StationbusFlixBus N2706
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    16h 53m
    $68–213

  3. Train via Detroit

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to WindsortrainVIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    12h 29m
    $87–241

  4. Drive 524.4 mi

    1. Drive from Markham to Chicagocar524.4 mi
    8h 46m
    $120–174

  5. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Markham GO to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeYTZ - MDW
    5h 48m
    $131–446

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

    1. Take the train from Markham GO to Toronto Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYTZ - ORD
    5h 59m
    $191–486

  7. Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUF - MDW
    7h 22m
    $198–733

  8. Shuttle to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Buffalo Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBUF - ORD
    7h 41m
    $173–573

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to BuffalotrainVIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    17h 30m
    $94–298

Markham to Chicago by train and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Markham GO to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highway 7 / Galsworthy Dr to Chicago Bus Station via Richmond Hill Centre Platform 5, Richmond Hill Centre, and Detroit Bus Station in around 16h 53m.

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