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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)plane plane MDW - BOI
    5h 20m
    $134–606

  2. Train, bus via West Jordan

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus bus Las Vegas
    45h 6m
    $590–1,172

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Cedar Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cedar City, UT to 3988 W Chinden - Boisebus bus
    2d 1h
    $339–601

  4. Drive 1,676.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Boisecar car 1,676.2 mi
    26h 20m
    $306–442

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane ORD - BOI
    5h 50m
    $384–556

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane MKE - BOI
    8h 34m
    $180–771

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane SBN - BOI
    10h 12m
    $134–615

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Boise, ID - Airportbus bus Spokane
    2d
    $654–1,388

Chicago to Boise by train, tram, taxi, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration45h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,461.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Boise, ID, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boise Airport (BOI) 3 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 1h.

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