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How to get fromChicago to Lake Stevensby plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Stevens by plane, tram, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    9h 7m
    $148–293

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 1m
    $1,192–1,830

  3. 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 4th Ave & James St to Everett Stationbus bus 510 / ...
    2d 6h
    $429–648

  4. Drive  2,013.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Stevenscar car 2,013.2 mi
    33h 25m
    $368–531

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    8h 52m
    $168–763

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, tram

    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 tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    10h 20m
    $434–554

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Paine Field County Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane ORD - PAE
    12h 13m
    $156–667

Chicago to Lake Stevens by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,789 mi
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,900 and the journey takes 44h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to 20th St NE & Main St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, 6th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way, 4th Ave & James St, and Everett Station Bay B2 in around 2d 6h.

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