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How to get fromChicago to Kalispellby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeORD - FCA
    5h 40m
    $126–490

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)planeORD - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Kalispellcar
    7h 41m
    $118–475

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    32h 21m
    $205–465

  4. Drive 1,598.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Kalispellcar1,598.7 mi
    25h 25m
    $292–422

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeMKE - FCA
    9h 8m
    $223–954

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to Kalispell Regional Medical Centerbus
    33h 44m
    $231–397

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Kalispell, MT, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $160–410 and the journey takes 32h 1m.

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