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How to get fromThunder Bay to Chicago Loopby plane, car, shuttle, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Thunder Bay to Chicago Loop by plane, car, shuttle, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YQT - ORD
    5h 48m
    $71–358

  2. Drive, shuttle, bus, train

    1. Drive from Kakabeka Falls to Grand Maraiscar car
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Grand Marais to Knife River Trailheadshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from U of M Duluth to St. Paulbus bus
    4. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    17h 28m

  3. Drive 663.5 mi

    1. Drive from Thunder Bay to Chicago Loopcar car 663.5 mi
    12h 32m
    $152–220

  4. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignace, MIcar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Grand Rapids, MIbus bus
    4. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    24h 20m
    $174–289

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus bus
    2. Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignace, MIcar car
    3. Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 22m
    $174–277

Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Thunder Bay, ON, Canada and Chicago Loop, IL, USA?

Air Canada, Porter Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 4 times a day.

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