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How to get fromChicago to Coeur d'Aleneby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Coeur d'Alene by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Coeur d'Alenebus bus
    8h 8m
    $204–855

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Coeur d'Alenebus bus
    8h 36m
    $164–655

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Coeur d'Alenebus bus
    35h 25m
    $372–577

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Coeur d'Alenebus bus Spokane
    39h 29m
    $638–1,257

  5. Drive 1,704.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Coeur d'Alenecar car 1,704.4 mi
    27h 14m
    $312–450

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MKE - GEG
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Coeur d'Alenebus bus
    11h 21m
    $251–1,020

Chicago to Coeur d'Alene by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration39h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$638Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,558.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Coeur d'Alene via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Billings, MT in around 35h 25m.

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