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

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There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOI - MDW
    5h 14m
    $98–436

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 7m
    $290–513

  3. Bus, train via West Valley City

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus bus Boise
    2. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    45h 42m
    $507–1,100

  4. Drive 1,676.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Chicagocar car 1,676.8 mi
    26h 21m
    $306–442

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    5h 34m
    $383–556

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus bus Boise
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $566–1,361

Boise to Chicago by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration41h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$290Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,459.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Chicago Bus Station via Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 7m.

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