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How to get fromDes Plaines to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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
    6h 27m
    $143–283

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $1,203–1,905

  3. 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 5h
    $424–647

  4. Drive  1,997.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Seattlecar car 1,997.4 mi
    32h 3m
    $365–527

  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
    7h 49m
    $169–763

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    7h 32m
    $418–501

Des Plaines to Seattle by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,732.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Seattle, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 46h.

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