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How to get fromBothell to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bothell to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    7h 24m
    $100–418

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    47h 1m
    $272–1,004

  3. Drive 2,020.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bothell to Chicagocar2,020.6 mi
    32h 7m
    $369–533

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    7h 13m
    $135–608

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    9h 30m
    $248–1,123

Bothell to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bothell, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Everett Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $270–1,000 and the journey takes 44h 50m.

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