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How to get fromChicago to Kelsoby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Kelso by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    8h 28m
    $190–793

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    9h 54m
    $186–353

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Kelso-Longviewtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    47h 3m
    $743–1,501

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    2d 4h
    $376–730

  5. Drive 2,090.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Kelsocar car 2,090.3 mi
    34h 27m
    $382–551

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    8h 55m
    $220–343

  7. 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 Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    9h 38m
    $206–773

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    3. Take the train from Tacoma to Kelso-Longviewtrain train
    11h 5m
    $373–597

Chicago to Kelso by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$743Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,816.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Kelso-Longview via Vancouver Station in around 47h 3m.

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