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How to get fromChicago to Bellingham, WABy plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Bellingham, WA by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bellingham International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane ORD - BLI
    10h 3m
    $134–608

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abbotsford International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)plane plane ORD - YXX
    2. Drive from Abbotsford-Airport-YXX to Bellingham, WAcar car
    10h 23m
    $128–565

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Everett Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Everett Amtrak Station to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades
    47h 11m
    $598–1,289

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Bellingham Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $394–756

  5. Drive 2,095.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bellingham, WAcar car 2,095.7 mi
    33h 46m
    $383–553

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $154–616

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 4m
    $204–866

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Bellingham Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $222–750

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bellingham International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI)plane plane MDW - BLI
    10h 7m
    $184–808

Chicago to Bellingham, WA by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$598Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bellingham, WA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bellingham International Airport (BLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Bellingham Amtrak Station via Everett Amtrak Station in around 47h 11m.

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