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Chicago to Nanaimo

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Chicago, United States of America → Nanaimo, Canada

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Five ways to Travel from Chicago to Nanaimo

Composite routes from Chicago to Nanaimo

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Canada

Website:
aircanada.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$978.26
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Campbell
Ave. Duration:
16h 19m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
9h 37m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
9h 39m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$978.26
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$597.83

WestJet

Website:
westjet.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
9h 37m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$206.52–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
9h 12m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
9h 39m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48

Harbour Air Seaplanes

Website:
harbourair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
11h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$652.17

Pacific Coastal Airlines

Website:
pacificcoastal.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Campbell
Ave. Duration:
12h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Comox
Ave. Duration:
9h 46m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
Ave. Duration:
46h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Bus operators

Vancouver Island Connector

Phone:
1 866 986 3466
Website:
viconnector.com/
Bus from Victoria, BC - Bus Depot to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 41m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$14.13–$30.43
Bus from Victoria, BC - Douglas at Finlayson to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$14.13–$29.35

Island Link Bus

Website:
islandlinkbus.com
Bus from Campbell River, BC - Willow Point 7-Eleven to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$28.26–$32.61
Bus from Courtenay, BC - Driftwood Mall to Nanaimo,
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.83–$26.09

Other operators

FRS Clipper

Phone:
+1 800-888-2535
Website:
clippervacations.com
Other from Seattle to Victoria
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$206.52

BC Ferries

Phone:
1-888-223-3779
Website:
bcferries.com
Other from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Nanaimo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$97.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Nanaimo?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Nanaimo is to fly which costs $173.91 - $282.61 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Nanaimo?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Nanaimo is to fly which takes 9h 43m and costs $260.87 - $445.65 .

How far is it from Chicago to Nanaimo?

The distance between Chicago and Nanaimo is 2929 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Nanaimo without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Nanaimo without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs $293.48 - $815.22 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Nanaimo?

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Chicago to Nanaimo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Nanaimo?

Nanaimo is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 04:01 in Chicago and 02:01 in Nanaimo.

Which airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Nanaimo Airport Airport?

American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and two other airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport Airport to Nanaimo Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Nanaimo?

There are 83+ hotels available in Nanaimo. Prices start at $38.90 per night.
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