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

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

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

    best
    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 Leavenworth Icicle Stationtrain train
    11h 37m
    $188–381

  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 Leavenworth Park-and-Ridebus bus
    10h 17m
    $132–555

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Leavenworth Icicle Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    42h 13m
    $650–1,400

  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 Leavenworthbus bus
    2d 6h
    $383–755

  5. Drive 1,913.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Leavenworthcar car 1,913.3 mi
    31h 17m
    $350–505

  6. 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 Leavenworth Icicle Stationtrain train
    11h 20m
    $208–801

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Leavenworth Icicle Stationtrain train
    11h 17m
    $224–858

  8. 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 Leavenworth Icicle Stationtrain train
    11h 45m
    $184–708

  9. 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 Seattle to Leavenworth Icicle Stationtrain train
    12h 42m
    $385–626

Chicago to Leavenworth by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$650Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,881.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 37m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Leavenworth Icicle Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,400 and the journey takes 42h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Leavenworth via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Seattle Greyhound in around 2d 6h.

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