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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Thompson by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane plane ORD - YTH
    9h 43m
    $180–877

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Buffalo Depew Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo to Toronto Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Winnipegtrain train
    4. Take the train from Winnipeg to Thompsontrain train
    3d 4h
    $1,159–2,430

  3. Drive  2,148 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Thompsoncar car 2,148 km
    24h 16m
    $363–523

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane plane MDW - YTH
    12h 59m
    $720–3,227

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane plane MKE - YTH
    13h 36m
    $375–1,542

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH)plane plane SBN - YTH
    13h 59m
    $247–1,143

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,733.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Thompson, MB, Canada?

United Airlines, Calm Air, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Thompson Municipal Airport (YTH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Thompson via Buffalo, Toronto Union Station, Winnipeg, and Thompson in around 3d 4h.

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