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How to get fromIdaho Falls to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Idaho Falls to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Idaho Falls

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    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IDA - ORD
    5h 9m
    $101–493

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Butte, MTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butte to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 10m
    $336–533

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Farmington - Hampton Innbus bus Rexburg
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    40h 24m
    $433–1,030

  4. Drive  1,387.6 mi

    1. Drive from Idaho Falls to Chicagocar car 1,387.6 mi
    26h 49m
    $254–366

  5. Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAC - ORD
    7h 16m
    $159–716

Idaho Falls to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration40h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Idaho Falls, ID, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Chicago Bus Station via Butte, Billings, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 33h 10m.

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