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

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  1. Fly Idaho Falls to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IDA - ORD
    5h 25m
    $121–593

  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
    $341–553

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Salt Lake Citybus bus Sle 1015
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    39h 49m

  4. Drive 1,387.1 mi

    1. Drive from Idaho Falls to Chicagocar car 1,387.1 mi
    26h 31m
    $254–366

  5. Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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 14m
    $159–666

  6. Bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Idaho Falls, ID to Jackson Airport, WYbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAC - MDW
    9h 6m
    $189–816

Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,245.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 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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