There are 5 ways to get from Whitefish 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 32m$327–797Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FCA - MDW
6h 37m$177–697Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
32h 19m$490–1,100Bus
- 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 14m$359–561Drive 1,592.1 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Chicagocar 1,592.1 mi
25h 32m$291–420
Whitefish to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Chicago is to drive which costs $290 - $420 and takes 25h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Whitefish 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 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 19m.
The distance between Whitefish and Chicago is 1386 miles. The road distance is 1601.4 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 32h 19m and costs $490 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Whitefish to Chicago, including transfers.
Whitefish to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Whitefish station.
Whitefish to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,100 and takes 32h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $600 and takes 35h 14m.
What companies run services between Whitefish, 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 Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $490–1,100 and the journey takes 32h 19m.
- 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
- $160–750
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
- $170–750
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- 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
- 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
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- 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 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $110–160
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Whitefish to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Whitefish. It is currently 4:43 PM in Whitefish and 5:43 PM in Chicago.
Whitefish to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitefish to Chicago is 1601 miles. It takes approximately 25h 32m to drive from Whitefish to Chicago.
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