What is the cheapest way to get from Illinois to Idaho?

The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Idaho is to fly and bus which costs $110 - $480 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Illinois to Idaho?

The fastest way to get from Illinois to Idaho is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Illinois and Idaho?

No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Idaho station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Denver Union Station, Cedar City, UT and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Illinois to Idaho?

The distance between Illinois and Idaho is 1470 miles. The road distance is 1686 miles.

How do I travel from Illinois to Idaho without a car?

The best way to get from Illinois to Idaho without a car is to train and bus which takes 43h 33m and costs $600 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Illinois to Idaho?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Illinois to Idaho, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Illinois to Idaho bus from?

Illinois to Idaho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Illinois to Idaho?

The best way to get from Illinois to Idaho is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $390 - $650 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Illinois to Idaho bus arrive?

Illinois to Idaho bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.

What is the time difference between Illinois and Idaho?

Idaho is 1h behind Illinois. It is currently 3:22 PM in Illinois and 2:22 PM in Idaho.

Can I drive from Illinois to Idaho?

Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Idaho is 1686 miles. It takes approximately 26h 20m to drive from Illinois to Idaho.

Where can I stay near Idaho?

There are 321+ hotels available in Idaho.

Illinois to Idaho - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Illinois to Idaho by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boise Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane MDW - BOI
5h 20m
$154–656
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Idaho Falls, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Idaho Falls (IDA)plane ORD - IDA
2. Take the bus from Idaho Falls to Rexburgbus
7h
$112–480
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain
2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City to Pocatellobus
3. Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Boise, ID - Airportbus
43h 33m
$617–1,206
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus
3. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
2d 1h
$398–644
Drive 1,676.2 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Boisecar 1,676.2 mi
26h 20m
$306–442
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boise Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane ORD - BOI
5h 50m
$384–556

Illinois to Idaho by train and bus

7Weekly Services

43h 33mAverage Duration

$617Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,461.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boise Airport (BOI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Denver Union Station, Cedar City, Cedar City, UT, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 2d 1h.

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