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

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There are 8 ways to get from Yakima to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Yakima Air Terminal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YKM - ORD
    9h 32m
    $133–606

  2. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Yakima to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    9h 7m
    $128–493

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yakima to Pasco Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    44h 14m
    $503–1,221

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Yakima to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    46h 30m
    $355–554

  5. Drive  1,928.2 mi

    1. Drive from Yakima to Chicagocar car 1,928.2 mi
    31h 3m
    $352–509

  6. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Yakima to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    9h 24m
    $178–323

  7. Bus, bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Spokanebus bus
    3. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    10h 43m
    $138–401

  8. Bus, bus to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Transit Center to Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ellensburg to Spokanebus bus
    3. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GEG - MDW
    12h 27m
    $158–491

Yakima to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$503Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,663.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Yakima, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. flies from Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yakima to Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station in around 46h 30m.

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