There are 10 ways to get from Waterdown to Chicago by car, plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Drive from Waterdown to Erie-Airport-ERIcar
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ERI - ORD
5h 35m$80–320Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
11h 6m$124–376Train, bus
- Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain
- Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus
15h 11m$110–289Drive 475.1 mi
- Drive from Waterdown to Chicagocar 475.1 mi
7h 59m$109–157Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Aldershot GO to Union Station GOtrain
- Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YTZ - ORD
6h 42m$192–1,418Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Aldershot GO to Union Station GOtrain
- Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YYZ - ORD
7h 2m$402–968Train, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Aldershot GO to Niagara Falls GOtrain
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUF - MDW
8h 53m$188–503Train, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Aldershot GO to Niagara Falls GOtrain
- Take the bus from Niagara Falls to Buffalobus
- Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BUF - ORD
9h 12m$198–493Train
- Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain VIA Rail
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
16h 10m$154–473Bus
- Take the bus from Aldershot GO Bus to Guelph Central GO Busbus 17
- Take the bus from Guelph to Londonbus
- Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
17h 47m$80–134
Waterdown to Chicago by bus, train, and car
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waterdown to Chicago is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 17h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Waterdown to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Waterdown to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from DUNDAS at HAMILTON and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Aldershot GO Bus, Guelph, London and Detroit Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Waterdown to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Aldershot and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Detroit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Waterdown and Chicago is 584 miles. The road distance is 477.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waterdown to Chicago without a car is to train and bus which takes 15h 11m and costs $110 - $290.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Waterdown to Chicago, including transfers.
Waterdown to Chicago bus services, operated by GO Transit, depart from Aldershot GO Bus station.
Waterdown to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Aldershot station.
The best way to get from Waterdown to Chicago is to train via Detroit which takes 11h 6m and costs $120 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 17h 47m.
What companies run services between Waterdown, ON, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from DUNDAS at MAIN to Chicago Union Station via Aldershot Go Via Station Platform 10, Aldershot, Windsor, and Detroit in around 11h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from DUNDAS at HAMILTON to Chicago Bus Station via Aldershot Go Via Station Platform 10, Aldershot GO Bus, Guelph Central GO Bus, Guelph, London, and Detroit Bus Station in around 17h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Aldershot to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–200
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $50–130
- Business
- $80–190
- Business Plus
- $90–200
- Economy
- $55–140
- Economy Plus
- $60–140
Train from Aldershot to London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $23–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
Train from Aldershot GO to Niagara Falls GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $12–55
- Business
- $40–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $14–60
- Economy Plus
- $15–70
Train from Aldershot GO to Niagara Falls GO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–150
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $12–55
- Business
- $40–140
- Business Plus
- $50–150
- Economy
- $14–60
- Economy Plus
- $15–70
Train from Aldershot to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $21–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $24–80
- Economy Plus
- $26–85
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from London to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Guelph to London
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from London to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Waterdown to Chicago bus services, operated by GO Transit, arrive at Guelph Central GO Bus station.
Chicago is 1h behind Waterdown. It is currently 6:54 AM in Waterdown and 5:54 AM in Chicago.
Waterdown to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Windsor station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waterdown to Chicago is 478 miles. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Waterdown to Chicago.
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