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How to get fromBellingham to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Bellingham to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Abbotsford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YXX - ORD
    8h 54m
    $117–563

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 10m
    $566–1,335

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Bus Stop to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $391–777

  4. Drive 2,097.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Chicagocar car 2,097.6 mi
    33h 47m
    $383–553

  5. Fly Bellingham International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BLI - ORD
    8h 13m
    $123–556

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

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    8h 29m
    $130–498

  7. Shuttle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bellingham, WA-4 points by Sheraton to Seattle-Tacoma International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    8h 17m
    $165–668

  8. Train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Vancouvertrain train
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    9h 30m
    $232–801

Bellingham to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration47h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$566Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

WestJet, Flair Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bellingham Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station via Everett Amtrak Station in around 47h 10m.

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