There are 7 ways to get from Spokane to Illinois by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GEG - MDW
5h 30m$99–440Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GEG - ORD
5h 53m$89–390Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
35h 15m$364–551Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
37h 30m$500–1,100Drive 1,737.5 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Chicagocar 1,737.5 mi
27h 47m$318–458Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane GEG - SPI
9h 25m$126–502Fly to Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane GEG - PIA
8h 26m$113–476
Spokane to Illinois by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Illinois is to fly which costs $85 - $390 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Billings and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spokane and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 30m.
The distance between Spokane and Illinois is 1535 miles. The road distance is 1747.6 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Illinois without a car is to bus which takes 35h 15m and costs $360 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Spokane to Illinois, including transfers.
Spokane to Illinois bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Spokane station.
Spokane to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Illinois is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 35h 15m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 37h 30m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Illinois, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Chicago Bus Station via Billings and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 35h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $120–180
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Illinois bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Illinois is 2h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 3:28 AM in Spokane and 5:28 AM in Illinois.
Spokane to Illinois train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Illinois is 1748 miles. It takes approximately 27h 47m to drive from Spokane to Illinois.
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