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

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There are 7 ways to get from Shelby to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak 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 17m
    $205–698

  2. Bus to Great Falls International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shelby Transit Center to Great Falls Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Great Falls International Airport (GTF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GTF - ORD
    11h 25m
    $163–707

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    28h 17m
    $460–1,000

  4. Drive 1,460.5 mi

    1. Drive from Shelby to Chicagocar car 1,460.5 mi
    23h 1m
    $267–385

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

    1. Drive from Shelby to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSO - ORD
    8h 20m
    $164–616

  6. Train to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane FCA - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    13h 13m
    $312–1,117

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    29h
    $398–816

Shelby to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration28h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,527.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Shelby, MT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Shelby Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $460–1,000 and the journey takes 28h 17m.

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