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How to get fromO'Hare to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from O'Hare to Seattle by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    6h 46m
    $158–311

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $702–1,505

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2d 5h
    $362–702

  4. Drive 2,000.9 mi

    1. Drive from O'Hare to Seattlecar car 2,000.9 mi
    32h 2m
    $366–528

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    7h 42m
    $180–766

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    8h 43m
    $313–496

O'Hare to Seattle by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$702Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,736.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 24m.

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