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

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There are 6 ways to get from Boise to Chicago, IL 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)plane plane BOI - MDW
    5h 30m
    $173–806

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    5h 47m
    $123–606

  3. Bus, train via Salt Lake City

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ogden Central Station to Salt Lake Central Stationtrain train 750
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    44h 16m
    $258–1,044

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Cedar City, UTbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cedar City to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $259–562

  5. Drive 1,676.2 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Chicago, ILcar car 1,676.2 mi
    26h 13m
    $306–442

  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 1h
    $281–981

Boise to Chicago, IL by bus, train, and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration44h 16mAverage 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 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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