There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Space Needle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
7h 17m$178–765Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
7h 39m$158–315Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
46h 48m$728–1,432Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
2d 3h$372–697Drive 2,016.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Space Needlecar 2,016.2 mi
32h 22m$368–532Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
8h 46m$306–529
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Space Needle is to fly which costs $150 - $320 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Space Needle is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $170 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 3rd Ave & Vine St via Denver Union Station and 4th Ave S & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Space Needle. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and Space Needle is 1768 miles. The road distance is 2028 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Space Needle without a car is to train which takes 46h 48m and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Chicago to Space Needle, including transfers.
Chicago to Space Needle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Space Needle train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Space Needle is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 46h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $700 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Space Needle, WA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 24m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–300
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–450
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–400
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Space Needle bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Space Needle is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 10:54 AM in Chicago and 8:54 AM in Space Needle.
Chicago to Space Needle train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Space Needle is 2028 miles. It takes approximately 32h 22m to drive from Chicago to Space Needle.
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