What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls is to fly which costs $100 - $500 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Idaho Falls?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Idaho Falls. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Idaho Falls, ID via Minneapolis, Billings and Butte, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 45m.

How far is it from Chicago to Idaho Falls?

The distance between Chicago and Idaho Falls is 1253 miles. The road distance is 1396.7 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Idaho Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls without a car is to bus which takes 33h 45m and costs $330 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Idaho Falls bus from?

Chicago to Idaho Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Idaho Falls?

The best way to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 33h 45m.

Where does the Chicago to Idaho Falls bus arrive?

Chicago to Idaho Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Idaho Falls?

Idaho Falls is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 1:58 AM in Chicago and 12:58 AM in Idaho Falls.

Can I drive from Chicago to Idaho Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Idaho Falls is 1397 miles. It takes approximately 26h 48m to drive from Chicago to Idaho Falls.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Idaho Falls?

Book your Chicago to Idaho Falls bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Idaho Falls?

There are 69+ hotels available in Idaho Falls.

Chicago to Idaho Falls - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Idaho Falls by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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Fly to Idaho Falls
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane ORD - IDA
6h 30m
$106–495
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
3. Take the bus from Billings to Buttebus
4. Take the bus from Butte, MT to Idaho Falls, IDbus
33h 45m
$339–530
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain California Zephyr
2. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Idaho Fallsbus Salt Lake
40h 13m
$435–1,019
Drive 1,388.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Idaho Fallscar 1,388.6 mi
26h 48m
$254–366
Fly to Jackson Hole Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)plane ORD - JAC
2. Take the bus from Jackson Airport, WY to Idaho Falls, IDbus
8h 24m
$138–670

Chicago to Idaho Falls by train, tram, foot, and bus

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40h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,245.5 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Idaho Falls, ID, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Idaho Falls (IDA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Idaho Falls, ID via Minneapolis, Billings, and Butte, MT in around 33h 45m.

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