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How to get fromChicago to Vancouver Stationby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Vancouver Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    8h 9m
    $170–765

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    45h 30m
    $1,200–1,900

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $417–637

  4. Drive  2,079.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vancouver Stationcar car 2,079.7 mi
    33h 50m
    $380–549

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    8h 32m
    $180–315

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Portland International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MKE - PDX
    11h 15m
    $226–576

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $218–411

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Vancouver Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $238–881

Chicago to Vancouver Station by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,777.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 45h 30m.

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