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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 Boise Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    5h 22m
    $383–556

  2. Fly Boise Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOI - MDW
    6h 49m
    $98–436

  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
    $327–513

  4. 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
    $556–1,261

  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 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 37m
    $115–518

  7. Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    6h 27m
    $106–379

  8. Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GEG - MDW
    8h 18m
    $121–449

Idaho to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$556Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,455.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Idaho, USA and Illinois, 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, Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UT, Provo Intermodal Hub, and Denver Union Station in around 42h 34m.

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