There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Grand Central Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
6h 48m$158–291Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
6h 42m$128–501Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
46h 3m$700–1,500Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2d 2h$379–722Drive 2,015.2 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Grand Central Stationcar 2,015.2 mi
32h 17m$368–532Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 6m$345–540
Seattle to Grand Central Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Grand Central Station is to fly which costs $150 - $300 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $120 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Grand Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 50m.
The distance between Seattle and Grand Central Station is 1760 miles. The road distance is 2027 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Grand Central Station without a car is to train which takes 46h 3m and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Seattle to Grand Central Station, including transfers.
Seattle to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs $150 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 46h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $750 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Grand Central Station, IL, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–300
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–490
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Seattle to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Grand Central Station is 2027 miles. It takes approximately 32h 17m to drive from Seattle to Grand Central Station.
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