What is the cheapest way to get from Boise to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Boise to Chicago is to fly which costs $120 - $650 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Boise to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Boise to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Boise and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Boise to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 3988 W Chinden - Boise and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cedar City and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Boise to Chicago?

The distance between Boise and Chicago is 1468 miles. The road distance is 1686.6 miles.

How do I travel from Boise to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Boise to Chicago without a car is to bus and train via Salt Lake City which takes 44h 7m and costs $230 - $1,100.

How long does it take to get from Boise to Chicago?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Boise to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Boise to Chicago bus from?

Boise to Chicago bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.

Bus or fly from Boise to Chicago?

The best way to get from Boise to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.

Where does the Boise to Chicago bus arrive?

Boise to Chicago bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Cedar City, UT station.

What is the time difference between Boise and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h ahead of Boise. It is currently 9:49 AM in Boise and 10:49 AM in Chicago.

Can I drive from Boise to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Chicago is 1687 miles. It takes approximately 26h 22m to drive from Boise to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago.

Boise to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOI - MDW
5h 14m
$173–806
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOI - ORD
5h 40m
$123–606
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 Stationtrain 750
3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
44h 7m
$232–1,049
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 Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d
$253–553
Drive 1,676.8 mi
1. Drive from Boise to Chicagocar 1,676.8 mi
26h 22m
$306–442
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus Boise
2. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d
$226–911

Boise to Chicago by bus and train

2Weekly Services

44h 7mAverage Duration

$232Cheapest 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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Chicago Bus Station via Cedar City, UT, Cedar City, and Denver Union Station in around 2d.

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