There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BOI - ORD
5h 22m$383–556Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BOI - MDW
6h 49m$98–436Bus
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
41h 7m$305–483Bus, train via West Valley City
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus Boise
- Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
45h 42m$487–1,050Drive 1,676.8 mi
- Drive from Boise to Chicagocar 1,676.8 mi
26h 21m$306–442Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus Boise / ...
- Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
2d$546–1,261
Boise to Chicago by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boise to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $440 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Boise to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $380 - $600.
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 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 7m.
The distance between Boise and Chicago is 1464 miles. The road distance is 1686.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boise to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 41h 7m and costs $300 - $490.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Boise to Chicago, including transfers.
Boise to Chicago bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.
The best way to get from Boise to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $380 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $300 - $490 and takes 41h 7m.
Boise to Chicago bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Ogden, UT station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Boise. It is currently 1:58 AM in Boise and 2:58 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boise Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–350
Flights from Boise Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–950
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–90
Bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–100
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Chicago is 1687 miles. It takes approximately 26h 21m to drive from Boise to Chicago.
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