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How to get fromChicago to Columbia Fallsby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Columbia Falls by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ORD - FCA
    5h 41m
    $166–683

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    32h 14m
    $559–1,098

  3. Drive 1,583 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Columbia Fallscar car 1,583 mi
    25h 23m
    $289–418

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MDW - FCA
    7h 39m
    $206–833

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MKE - FCA
    8h 35m
    $253–998

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane SBN - FCA
    9h 1m
    $226–892

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,373.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Columbia Falls, MT, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 32h 1m.

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