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How to get fromSeattle to Great Lakesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 33m
    $123–498

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    47h 50m
    $721–1,457

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    2d 3h
    $369–709

  4. Drive 1,981.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Great Lakescar car 1,981.2 mi
    32h 5m
    $362–523

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 34m
    $153–298

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    9h 25m
    $326–486

Seattle to Great Lakes by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$721Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,788.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Seattle to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 47h 50m.

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