There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Bellingham by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane ORD - BLI
9h 42m$114–506Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain Amtrak Cascades
47h 11m$540–1,280Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus
2d 5h$383–612Drive 2,072.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Bellinghamcar 2,072.3 mi
34h 27m$379–547Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane ORD - YXX
10h 17m$128–563Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
9h 54m$182–350Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
- Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton
9h 35m$182–770Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane ORD - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain
10h 46m$260–750Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bellingham International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane MDW - BLI
9h 43m$164–706
Chicago to Bellingham by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Bellingham is to fly and shuttle which costs $180 - $350 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Bellingham is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 35m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Bellingham. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Bellingham Bus Stop via Denver Union Station and Seattle Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Bellingham station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Bellingham Amtrak Station via Everett Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 11m.
The distance between Chicago and Bellingham is 1762 miles. The road distance is 2084.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Bellingham without a car is to train which takes 47h 11m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Chicago to Bellingham, including transfers.
Chicago to Bellingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Bellingham is to fly which takes 9h 42m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 47h 11m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 5h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station via Everett Amtrak Station in around 47h 11m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Minneapolis, Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bellingham International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–340
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Bellingham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Bellingham is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 4:13 PM in Chicago and 2:13 PM in Bellingham.
Chicago to Bellingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Everett Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Bellingham is 2084 miles. It takes approximately 34h 27m to drive from Chicago to Bellingham.
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