There are 5 ways to get from West Glacier to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FCA - ORD
4h 48m$192–638Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from West Glacier Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
31h 48m$500–1,100Bus
- Take the bus from Whitefish to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
35h 40m$424–632Drive 1,566.6 mi
- Drive from West Glacier to Chicagocar 1,566.6 mi
25h$286–413Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FCA - MDW
6h 53m$212–738
West Glacier to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from West Glacier to Chicago is to drive which costs $280 - $420 and takes 25h.
The fastest way to get from West Glacier to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $190 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from West Glacier to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Whitefish and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Billings and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Glacier Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31h 48m.
The distance between West Glacier and Chicago is 1399 miles. The road distance is 1575.7 miles.
The best way to get from West Glacier to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 31h 48m and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from West Glacier to Chicago, including transfers.
West Glacier to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
West Glacier to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from West Glacier Amtrak station.
The best way to get from West Glacier to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $190 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,100 and takes 31h 48m, you could also bus, which costs $420 - $650 and takes 35h 40m.
What companies run services between West Glacier, MT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from West Glacier Amtrak to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 31h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from West Glacier Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Whitefish to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–160
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
West Glacier to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of West Glacier. It is currently 5:51 PM in West Glacier and 6:51 PM in Chicago.
West Glacier to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Glacier to Chicago is 1576 miles. It takes approximately 25h to drive from West Glacier to Chicago.
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