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

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

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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)planeYXX - ORD
    7h 28m
    $147–713

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

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    1. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBLI - ORD
    8h 25m
    $103–466

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham to Everettbus
    2. Take the bus from Everett, WA to Spokane, WAbus
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    5. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    6. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    44h 40m
    $228–831

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham to EverettbusFlixBus 2114
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    46h 55m
    $279–1,381

  5. Drive 2,074 mi

    1. Drive from Bellingham to Chicagocar2,074 mi
    34h 10m
    $379–547

  6. 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
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    8h 16m
    $163–669

  7. 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
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    8h 29m
    $128–489

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

    1. Take the bus from Bellingham Airport to River Rock Casino Resort, Richmondbus
    2. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYVR - ORD
    9h 24m
    $217–637

Bellingham to Chicago by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration44h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$228Cheapest 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 bus from Bellingham to Chicago Bus Station via Everett, Everett, WA, Spokane, WA, Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 44h 40m.

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