There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GEG - ORD
5h 56m$69–320Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
45h 50m$550–1,400Bus (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$383–613Drive 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 21m$145–288Fly 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
6h 11m$100–448Fly Portland International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PDX - MDW
6h 52m$110–463Fly 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 9m$180–313Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 35m$296–532
Washington to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Chicago is to fly which costs $65 - $320 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $65 - $320.
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 1528 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 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 56m 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 56m and costs $65 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 45h 50m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Washington, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,400 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–310
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–330
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Flights from Portland International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–370
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
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
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–55
- 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
- $220–350
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Washington. It is currently 11:01 PM in Washington and 1:01 AM 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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