There are 4 ways to get from Aurora to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ORD - FCA
6h 53m$184–709Train
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain Bnsf
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
34h 16m$506–1,107Train, bus
- Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus
37h 33m$370–569Drive 1,574 mi
- Drive from Aurora to Whitefishcar 1,574 mi
25h 26m$288–415
Aurora to Whitefish by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aurora to Whitefish is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 25h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Aurora to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $180 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Aurora to Whitefish station. However, there are services departing from Aurora and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 16m.
The distance between Aurora and Whitefish is 1408 miles. The road distance is 1583.2 miles.
The best way to get from Aurora to Whitefish without a car is to train which takes 34h 16m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Aurora to Whitefish, including transfers.
Aurora to Whitefish train services, operated by Metra, depart from Aurora station.
The best way to get from Aurora to Whitefish is to fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $180 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 34h 16m.
Whitefish is 1h behind Aurora. It is currently 6:19 AM in Aurora and 5:19 AM in Whitefish.
Aurora to Whitefish train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aurora to Whitefish Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 34h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Aurora to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Bus from Billings to Whitefish
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Aurora to Whitefish is 1583 miles. It takes approximately 25h 26m to drive from Aurora to Whitefish.
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