There are 6 ways to get from Bellevue to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
6h 23m$135–608Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
6h 41m$115–508Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
47h 9m$603–1,403Bus (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$386–756Drive 2,009.8 mi
- Drive from Bellevue to Chicagocar 2,009.8 mi
32h 13m$367–530Fly 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 48m$238–1,072
Bellevue to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bellevue to Chicago is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bellevue to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Bellevue to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Bellevue Way SE & Main St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Bellevue to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from East Main and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 9m.
The distance between Bellevue and Chicago is 1768 miles. The road distance is 2021.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bellevue to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 47h 9m and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Bellevue to Chicago, including transfers.
Bellevue to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Bellevue to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Bellevue to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 47h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Bellevue, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Bellevue to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Bellevue. It is currently 12:44 PM in Bellevue and 2:44 PM in Chicago.
Bellevue to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bellevue to Chicago is 2022 miles. It takes approximately 32h 13m to drive from Bellevue to Chicago.
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