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

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There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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)planeBOI - MDW
    5h 14m
    $163–756

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBOI - ORD
    5h 44m
    $123–556

  3. Bus, train via Salt Lake City

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
    2. Take the train from Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain750
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    44h 7m
    $258–584

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Cedar City, UTbus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Lexingtonbus
    4. Take the bus from Lexington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 1h
    $294–552

  5. Drive 1,676.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Chicagocar1,676.8 mi
    26h 14m
    $306–442

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to SpokanebusBoise
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    2d
    $311–1,081

Boise to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration44h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines 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 Cedar City, UT, Cedar City, Denver Union Station, Denver, and Lexington in around 2d 1h.

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