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How to get fromShoreline to Chicagoby tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Shoreline to Chicago by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Tram, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    6h 33m
    $105–488

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 19m
    $1,203–1,903

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2d 3h
    $426–646

  4. Drive  2,026.1 mi

    1. Drive from Shoreline to Chicagocar car 2,026.1 mi
    32h 31m
    $370–535

  5. Tram, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    6h 47m
    $145–288

  6. Tram, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $430–552

Shoreline to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,766.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Shoreline, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 45h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aurora Ave N & N 175th St to Chicago Bus Station via 3rd Ave & Cherry St, 2nd Ave & James St, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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