There are 8 ways to get from Winnipeg to Chicago by plane, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane YWG - ORD
5h 34m$194–657Drive to Hector International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Winnipeg to Fargo-Airport-FARcar
- Fly from Hector International Airport (FAR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FAR - ORD
6h 22m$97–347Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Baybus
- Take the bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Mariebus
- Drive from Sault Ste Marie to St. Ignace, MIcar
- Take the bus from St. Ignace, MI to Kalamazoo, MIbus
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
33h 46m$254–392Train via Detroit
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Windsortrain
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2d 1h$224–395Drive 860.9 mi
- Drive from Winnipeg to Chicagocar 860.9 mi
14h 7m$197–285Fly Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane YWG - MDW
9h 28m$364–707Train, bus
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$218–337Train
- Take the train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain
- Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2d 6h$226–482
Winnipeg to Chicago by train and car
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago is to drive and fly which costs $95 - $350 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $190 - $700.
No, there is no direct train from Winnipeg to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Winnipeg and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station and Buffalo Depew Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Winnipeg and Chicago is 733 miles. The road distance is 865.9 miles.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs $210 - $340.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Winnipeg to Chicago, including transfers.
Winnipeg to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Winnipeg station.
The best way to get from Winnipeg to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 34m and costs $190 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Detroit, which costs $220 - $400 and takes 2 days 1h.
Winnipeg to Chicago train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Toronto Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winnipeg to Chicago is 866 miles. It takes approximately 14h 7m to drive from Winnipeg to Chicago.
What companies run services between Winnipeg, MB, Canada and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Winnipeg to Chicago Union Station via Toronto Union Station, Windsor, and Detroit in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–310
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
Flights from Hector International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,400
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,200
- Website
- flyporter.com
Flights from Winnipeg J. A. Richardson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Toronto
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–750
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- viarail.ca
Train from Winnipeg to Toronto Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $140–210
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $170–210
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $150–190
Train from Toronto Union Station to Windsor
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $40–100
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $40–80
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $35–55
Train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–90
- Website
- https://www.viarail.ca/en
- Economy Adult - same day booking
- $26–90
- Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
- $26–70
- Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
- $23–40
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1.800.461.8558
- info@ontarionorthland.ca
- Website
- ontarionorthland.ca
Bus from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Adult
- $80–130
Bus from Thunder Bay to Sault Ste Marie
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–130
- Website
- https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en
- Adult
- $85–130
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from St. Ignace, MI to Kalamazoo, MI
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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