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How to get fromChicago to Lake Chelanby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Chelan by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wenatchee, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane ORD - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    11h 12m
    $322–425

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wenatchee, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane MDW - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    11h 57m
    $132–555

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    43h 25m
    $676–1,342

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Columbia Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus 21
    2d 9h
    $402–786

  5. Drive 1,887.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Chelancar car 1,887.4 mi
    30h 58m
    $345–498

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    12h 29m
    $240–948

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

    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 Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    12h 57m
    $200–748

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

    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 Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    13h 50m
    $228–871

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

    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 Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to US 97A and Waterbus bus
    14h 11m
    $208–421

Chicago to Lake Chelan by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$676Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,682.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lake Chelan via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Seattle Greyhound, Wenatchee Columbia Station, and US 97A and Water in around 2d 9h.

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