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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane plane ORD - PIH
    7h 27m
    $114–488

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Ogden Intermodal Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ogden, UT to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    38h 34m
    $277–458

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Salt Lake to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus Salt Lake
    39h 11m
    $430–1,008

  4. Drive  1,457.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pocatellocar car 1,457.1 mi
    22h 58m
    $266–385

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Idaho Falls, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane plane ORD - IDA
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls,ID to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    7h 23m
    $114–505

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Salt Lake City International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)plane plane MDW - SLC
    2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Airport to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    8h 57m
    $168–730

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jackson Hole Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)plane plane ORD - JAC
    2. Take the bus from Jackson Airport, WY to Idaho Falls, IDbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Pocatello, ID - Red Lionbus bus
    10h 17m
    $154–720

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pocatello Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH)plane plane MDW - PIH
    9h 27m
    $154–718

Chicago to Pocatello by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration38h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pocatello, ID, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pocatello, ID - Red Lion via Denver Union Station, Ogden Central Station, 21st St / Wilson Ln, and Ogden, UT in around 38h 34m.

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