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How to get fromChicago to Boiseby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound) or car

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boise Airport (BOI)planeMDW - BOI
    5h 22m
    $244–1,106

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boise Airport (BOI)planeORD - BOI
    5h 59m
    $194–906

  3. Train, bus via West Jordan

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake CitytrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to 3988 W Chinden - BoisebusLas Vegas
    45h 4m
    $321–1,980

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus
    2d
    $244–546

  5. Drive 1,676.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Boisecar1,676.2 mi
    26h 11m
    $306–442

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Boise Airport (BOI)planeSBN - BOI
    9h 51m
    $354–1,615

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boise Airport (BOI)planeMKE - BOI
    8h 44m
    $375–1,720

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpokanetrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Boise, ID - AirportbusSpokane
    2d 1h
    $211–592

Chicago to Boise by bus and foot

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Boise, ID, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boise Airport (BOI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Main Street Station - Upper Deck via Denver Union Station, Cedar City, Cedar City, UT, 3988 W Chinden - Boise, and W Chinden Blvd & W 39th St SWC in around 2d.

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