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How to get fromChicago to Orcas Islandby plane, train, shuttle, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Orcas Island by plane, train, shuttle, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane MDW - ESD
    16h 54m
    $192–805

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orcas Island Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD)plane plane ORD - ESD
    10h 59m
    $152–655

  3. Train, shuttle, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle, WA - Convention Center to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    2d 4h
    $759–1,535

  4. Bus, taxi, ferry

    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 Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bellingham Bus Stop to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    2d 9h
    $518–929

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    11h 55m
    $212–805

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, shuttle, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Anacortes Ferry Dockshuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    12h 16m
    $192–385

  7. Train, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bellingham Amtrak Station to 10th St and Q Avetaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Anacortes to Orcas Islandferry ferry
    2d 8h
    $939–1,826

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$195Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770 mi
  • Duration: 16h 54m

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

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orcas Island Airport (ESD) twice daily.

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