There are 6 ways to get from Pocatello to Chicago 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 Pocatello Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIH - ORD
6h 34m$113–468Bus
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
36h 54m$247–496Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Innbus Rexburg
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
39h 31m$455–1,020Drive 1,457.6 mi
- Drive from Pocatello to Chicagocar 1,457.6 mi
23h$266–385Bus to Idaho Falls, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Idaho Falls,IDbus
- Fly from Idaho Falls (IDA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IDA - ORD
6h 19m$119–542Bus to Salt Lake City International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Salt Lake City Airportbus
- Fly from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SLC - MDW
7h 53m$148–576
Pocatello to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pocatello to Chicago is to fly which costs $110 - $470 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Pocatello to Chicago is to bus and fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Pocatello to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 54m.
The distance between Pocatello and Chicago is 1290 miles. The road distance is 1466.1 miles.
The best way to get from Pocatello to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 36h 54m and costs $240 - $500.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Pocatello to Chicago, including transfers.
Pocatello to Chicago bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, depart from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion station.
The best way to get from Pocatello to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $500 and takes 36h 54m.
Pocatello to Chicago bus services, operated by Salt Lake Express, arrive at Ogden, UT station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Pocatello. It is currently 3:30 PM in Pocatello and 4:30 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Pocatello, ID, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta flies from Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Chicago Bus Station via Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 36h 54m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $420–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 208-656-8824
- [email protected]
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Farmington - Hampton Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Idaho Falls,ID
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–50
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
Bus from Pocatello, ID - Red Lion to Salt Lake City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Salt Lake Express
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Pocatello to Chicago is 1466 miles. It takes approximately 23h to drive from Pocatello to Chicago.
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