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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)plane plane ORD - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus bus
    11h 27m
    $112–555

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Sanders St and Wapatobus bus 21
    43h 15m
    $232–575

  3. Drive 1,887.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Chelancar car 1,887.9 mi
    30h 56m
    $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)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus bus
    14h 7m
    $174–941

  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)plane plane MDW - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus bus
    12h 33m
    $178–723

  6. 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)plane plane ORD - GEG
    2. Take the train from Spokane to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus bus
    13h 4m
    $138–543

  7. 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)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Wenatchee Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus bus
    13h 56m
    $214–1,141

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Wenatchee, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Wenatchee (EAT)plane plane MDW - EAT
    2. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus bus
    12h 29m
    $162–755

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane to Columbia Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Wenatchee Columbia Station to Johnson at Chelan City Hallbus bus 21
    44h 22m
    $231–560

Chicago to Chelan by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration43h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest 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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