There are 8 ways to get from Idaho to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Boise Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOI - ORD
5h 22m$383–556Fly Boise Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOI - MDW
6h 49m$98–436Bus
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UTbus
- Take the bus from Provo Intermodal Hub to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
42h 34m$327–513Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus Boise / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d$556–1,261Drive 1,677.1 mi
- Drive from Boise to Chicagocar 1,677.1 mi
26h 21m$307–443Bus to Idaho Falls, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Rexburg to Idaho Falls,IDbus
- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IDA - ORD
5h 37m$115–518Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GEG - ORD
6h 27m$106–379Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GEG - MDW
8h 18m$121–449
Idaho to Illinois by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Idaho to Illinois is to fly which costs $100 - $380 and takes 6h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Idaho to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $380 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Idaho station to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Main Street Station - Upper Deck and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 3988 W Chinden - Boise, Provo Intermodal Hub and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 34m.
The distance between Idaho and Illinois is 1464 miles. The road distance is 1686.9 miles.
The best way to get from Idaho to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 42h 34m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Idaho to Illinois, including transfers.
Idaho to Illinois bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.
The best way to get from Idaho to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $380 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $550 and takes 42h 34m.
Idaho to Illinois bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UT station.
Illinois is 1h ahead of Idaho. It is currently 1:01 PM in Idaho and 2:01 PM in Illinois.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Boise Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Flights from Idaho Falls to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–490
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–340
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Boost Mobile Store - Orem, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $75–110
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Yes, the driving distance between Idaho to Illinois is 1687 miles. It takes approximately 26h 21m to drive from Idaho to Illinois.
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