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How to get fromChicago to Whidbey Islandby plane, tram, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Whidbey Island by plane, tram, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, tram, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry ferry
    8h 54m
    $174–736

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry ferry
    9h 14m
    $164–316

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry ferry Mukilteo - Clinton
    47h 12m
    $564–1,251

  4. Bus, ferry

    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 ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry ferry
    2d 6h
    $379–620

  5. Drive  2,073.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Oak Harborcar car 2,073.4 mi
    34h 35m
    $379–547

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, tram, ferry

    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
    3. Take the tram from SeaTac/Airport to Lynnwood City Centertram tram
    4. Take the ferry from Mukilteo to Clintonferry ferry
    10h 24m
    $305–553

Chicago to Whidbey Island by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Whidbey Island. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac/Airport, take the vehicle to Lynnwood City Center, walk to Lynnwood City Center Station Bay B3, take the line 117 bus to Mukilteo Ferry Terminal Bay 1, walk to Mukilteo, then take the ferry to Clinton. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Clinton via Everett Amtrak Station, Everett Station - E1, Mukilteo Station Bay 2, and Mukilteo in around 47h 12m.

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