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How to get fromSandpoint to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sandpoint to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    8h 4m
    $111–396

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    36h 25m
    $950–1,600

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    38h 4m
    $402–616

  4. Drive  1,726.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Chicagocar car 1,726.1 mi
    28h 57m
    $315–455

  5. Train to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCA - ORD
    9h 28m
    $429–957

  6. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GEG - MDW
    9h 26m
    $136–506

  7. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSO - ORD
    8h 36m
    $130–503

  8. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane GEG - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $216–750

Sandpoint to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$950Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,586.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Sandpoint, ID, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sandpoint Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $950–1,600 and the journey takes 36h 25m.

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