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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Tacoma by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    7h 9m
    $158–291

  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 Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    47h 28m
    $545–1,282

  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 Commerce St Station - Zone Gbus bus 594
    2d 4h
    $373–593

  4. Drive  2,028.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tacomacar car 2,028.4 mi
    32h 36m
    $371–535

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    6h 49m
    $158–711

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 20m
    $299–529

Chicago to Tacoma by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$545Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Commerce St Station - Zone G via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, and Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St in around 2d 4h.

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