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How to get fromChicago to Ancasterby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Windsor to Aldershottrain train VIA Rail
    10h 19m
    $330–674

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)plane plane ORD - YYZ
    2. Take the bus from Pearson International Airport Terminal 1 to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus bus
    6h 47m
    $72–383

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Mississaugabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Square One to Main St. W. @ Summers Ln.bus bus 40 / ...
    14h 56m
    $127–203

  4. Drive  744.3 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ancastercar car 744.3 km
    7h 46m
    $126–182

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Niagara Fallstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Niagara Falls Bus Terminal to Confederation GO Busbus bus 12
    16h 15m
    $437–857

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Erie International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Erie International Airport (ERI)plane plane ORD - ERI
    2. Drive from Erie-Airport-ERI to Ancastercar car
    6h 35m
    $109–467

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Toronto Island Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Toronto Island Airport (YTZ)plane plane ORD - YTZ
    2. Take the train from Exhibition GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    8h 21m
    $307–1,850

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    9h 43m
    $294–506

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane MDW - BUF
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Niagara Fallsbus bus
    3. Take the train from Niagara Falls GO to West Harbour GOtrain train
    9h 25m
    $294–516

Chicago to Ancaster by bus and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 782.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Ancaster via Detroit, Windsor, and Aldershot in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to ROUSSEAUX at WILSON via Detroit Bus Station, Mississauga, Square One, Main St. W. @ Summers Ln., and KING at JAMES in around 14h 56m.

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