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How to get fromTacoma to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Tacoma to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    6h 30m
    $155–288

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    6h 14m
    $105–458

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 45m
    $503–1,303

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Bus Wy & Royal Brougham Stbus bus 594 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $373–593

  5. Drive  2,028.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Chicagocar car 2,028.3 mi
    32h 35m
    $371–535

  6. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 45m
    $295–527

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    9h 16m
    $209–389

  8. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    9h 5m
    $139–549

Tacoma to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,754.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Tacoma, WA, USA and Chicago, 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, you can take a bus from Commerce St Station - Zone D to Chicago Bus Station via Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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