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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Chelan by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Wenatchee, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Wenatchee (EAT)planeORD - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
    12h 4m
    $122–555

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wenatchee AmtraktrainEmpire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Sanders St and Wapatobus21
    43h 15m
    $323–878

  3. Drive 1,887.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Chelancar1,887.9 mi
    30h 40m
    $345–498

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
    14h 5m
    $192–945

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeMDW - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
    12h 36m
    $152–669

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeMDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
    13h 46m
    $212–1,045

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeORD - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
    13h 13m
    $122–539

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wenatchee, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wenatchee (EAT)planeMDW - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus
    11h 16m
    $152–655

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Columbia Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus21
    44h 22m
    $273–517

Chicago to Chelan by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration43h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$323Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Chelan, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Chelan. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Wenatchee (EAT), walk to 1 Pangborn Drive, take the line 15 bus to Wenatchee Columbia Station, then take the bus to Johnson at Chelan City Hall. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Sanders St and Wapato via Wenatchee Amtrak and Wenatchee Columbia Station in around 43h 15m.

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