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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Ephrata by plane, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Ephrata Amtraktrain train
    9h 27m
    $200–808

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wenatchee, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane MDW - EAT
    2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtraktrain train
    12h 3m
    $148–590

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ephrata Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    40h 23m
    $600–1,400

  4. Drive 1,859.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ephratacar car 1,859.1 mi
    29h 50m
    $340–491

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Ephrata Amtraktrain train
    9h 55m
    $160–658

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wenatchee, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane ORD - EAT
    2. Take the train from Wenatchee Amtrak to Ephrata Amtraktrain train
    11h 17m
    $338–460

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtraktrain train
    13h 18m
    $214–431

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Ephrata Amtraktrain train
    13h 1m
    $234–851

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane ORD - FCA
    2. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Ephrata Amtraktrain train
    14h 54m
    $298–950

Chicago to Ephrata by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration40h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,645.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Ephrata Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 40h 23m.

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