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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    6h 14m
    $174–757

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    6h 43m
    $134–607

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    46h 24m
    $700–1,500

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2d 3h
    $387–728

  5. Drive 2,014.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Seattlecar car 2,014.9 mi
    32h 18m
    $368–532

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    6h 52m
    $176–708

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    7h 13m
    $156–288

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    7h 59m
    $178–760

  9. 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 25m
    $208–310

Chicago to Washington by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Washington, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 24m.

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