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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Stanwood, WAshuttle bus
    10h 47m
    $166–335

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane MDW - PAE
    13h 20m
    $156–665

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 49m
    $699–1,427

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Everett Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 6h
    $360–743

  5. Drive 2,025.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Arlingtoncar car 2,025.2 mi
    33h 37m
    $370–534

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Stanwood, WAshuttle bus
    10h 31m
    $186–755

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Stanwood, WAshuttle bus
    11h 59m
    $362–580

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    2. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Tulalip, WA - Seattle Premium Outletsbus bus
    13h 33m
    $252–1,155

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to King County International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane MDW - BFI
    2. Take the bus from Lynnwood City Center Station Bay D4 to Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 4bus bus
    12h 15m
    $340–1,416

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 41m
    $262–453

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train
    16h 1m
    $256–933

Chicago to Arlington by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$699Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Arlington, WA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 44h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Broadway St & E Gilman Ave via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Everett Bus Stop, Everett Station Bay A2, and Smokey Point Transit Center Bay 3 in around 2d 6h.

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