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

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

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  1. Fly Boise Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    5h 29m
    $123–396

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus Boise
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $666–1,461

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Cedar City, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $341–613

  4. Drive 1,677.1 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Chicagocar car 1,677.1 mi
    26h 21m
    $307–443

  5. Fly Boise Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOI - MDW
    5h 14m
    $123–556

  6. Bus to Idaho Falls, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Rexburg to Idaho Falls,IDbus bus
    2. Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IDA - ORD
    5h 40m
    $125–598

  7. Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coeur d'Alene to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GEG - MDW
    6h 36m
    $144–605

  8. Bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Coeur d'Alene to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    7h 1m
    $124–505

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

    1. Take the bus from Rexburg to Idaho Falls,IDbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls Airport to Jackson Airport, WYbus bus
    3. Fly from Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAC - ORD
    8h 44m
    $127–503

Idaho to Chicago by bus and train

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,455.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main Street Station - Upper Deck to Chicago Bus Station via W Chinden Blvd & E 39th St NEC, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, Cedar City, UT, Cedar City, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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