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There are 11 ways to get from Waterdown to Chicago by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Train via Detroit

    best
    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Windsortrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    11h 6m
    $204–445

  2. Train to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aldershot GO to Union Station GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    7h 7m
    $51–266

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Londontrain train
    2. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    15h 11m

  4. Drive  475.1 mi

    1. Drive from Waterdown to Chicagocar car 475.1 mi
    7h 59m
    $91–132

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Buffalotrain train VIA Rail
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    16h 22m
    $314–613

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Aldershot GO Bus to University of Guelphbus bus 17
    2. Take the bus from Guelph to Londonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from London to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 52m
    $86–141

  7. Drive to Erie International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Waterdown to Erie-Airport-ERIcar car
    2. Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ERI - ORD
    6h 2m
    $74–321

  8. Train to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aldershot GO to Exhibition GOtrain train
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    6h 52m
    $212–1,330

  9. Train, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aldershot GO to Niagara Falls GOtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    9h 19m
    $203–482

  10. Train, bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aldershot GO to Niagara Falls GOtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Niagara Falls USA to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    9h 39m
    $193–472

  11. Train, train to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aldershot to Canadian Bordertrain train
    2. Take the train from Niagara Falls Amtrak Station to Rochestertrain train
    3. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    9h 5m
    $170–846

Waterdown to Chicago by bus, train, and car

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 477.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 6m

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, University of Guelph, Guelph, London, and Detroit Bus Station in around 17h 52m.

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