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

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There are 10 ways to get from Washington to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GEG - MDW
    5h 30m
    $124–510

  2. Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    5h 53m
    $104–440

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    45h 50m
    $700–1,500

  4. 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 2h
    $383–733

  5. Drive 2,015.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Chicagocar car 2,015.4 mi
    32h 18m
    $368–532

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    6h 10m
    $155–288

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    6h 3m
    $125–498

  8. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    7h 4m
    $210–313

  9. Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    6h 57m
    $140–563

  10. 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 22m
    $342–537

Washington to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,525.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Washington, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 45h 50m.

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