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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boise to Illinois by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOI - MDW
    5h 14m
    $213–1,006

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOI - ORD
    5h 37m
    $123–606

  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 41m
    $437–950

  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
    $363–623

  5. Drive 1,676.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boise to Chicagocar car 1,676.8 mi
    26h 22m
    $306–442

  6. Fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane BOI - SPI
    8h 59m
    $185–818

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport

    1. Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane BOI - PIA
    8h 34m
    $162–802

  8. 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
    $486–1,111

Boise to Illinois by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration45h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Illinois, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 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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