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

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There are 8 ways to get from Idaho to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Boise Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    5h 39m
    $383–556

  2. Fly from Spokane International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    6h 43m
    $96–349

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 34m
    $327–523

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boise to Spokanebus bus Nwl 731
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $566–1,461

  5. Drive  1,677.1 mi

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

  6. Bus to Idaho Falls, fly

    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 56m
    $105–488

  7. Bus to Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum, fly

    1. Take the bus from Twin Falls to Hailey, IDbus bus
    2. Fly from Sun Valley/Hailey/Ketchum (SUN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SUN - ORD
    6h 58m
    $114–470

  8. Bus, bus to Jackson Hole Airport, fly

    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 46m
    $172–763

Idaho to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$566Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,455.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Idaho, USA and Illinois, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta 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, Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UT, Provo Intermodal Hub, and Denver Union Station in around 42h 34m.

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