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

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

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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 bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    8h 41m
    $160–299

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave Ext & Jackson St S to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594 / ...
    2d
    $592–1,297

  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 Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594 / ...
    2d 5h
    $338–647

  4. Drive  2,055.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Olympiacar car 2,055.7 mi
    33h 6m
    $376–542

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    8h 25m
    $170–719

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

    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 bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Olympiabus bus
    9h 46m
    $302–538

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    9h 36m
    $180–743

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus bus
    10h 4m
    $190–343

Chicago to Olympia by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$592Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,784.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Capitol Way at 11th Ave via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, and SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G in around 2d 5h.

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