There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 Spokane International Airport 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 Spokane International Airport 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$89–390Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
45h 50m$550–1,300Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2d 2h$333–643Drive 2,015.4 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Chicagocar 2,015.4 mi
32h 18m$368–532Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
6h 12m$155–288Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
5h 59m$115–488Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PDX - ORD
7h 6m$180–313Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
6h 57m$120–503
Washington to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago is to fly which costs $150 - $290 and takes 6h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 2nd Ave & Marion St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 50m.
The distance between Washington and Chicago is 1535 miles. The road distance is 2027.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 50m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Washington to Chicago, including transfers.
Washington to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.
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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- 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
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Washington. It is currently 2:57 PM in Washington and 4:57 PM in Chicago.
Washington to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Chicago is 2027 miles. It takes approximately 32h 18m to drive from Washington to Chicago.
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