There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Kalispell by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane ORD - FCA
5h 42m$322–790Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane ORD - MSO
- Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Kalispellcar
7h 57m$122–495Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
32h 21m$487–1,023Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Kalispellbus
34h 34m$350–536Drive 1,598.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Kalispellcar 1,598.7 mi
25h 41m$292–422Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MDW - FCA
7h 42m$192–790Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Glacier Park International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane MKE - FCA
8h 24m$234–950
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Kalispell is to fly and drive which costs $120 - $500 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Kalispell is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $320 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Kalispell. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Kalispell via Minneapolis and Billings. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Kalispell station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Whitefish Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 21m.
The distance between Chicago and Kalispell is 1384 miles. The road distance is 1608 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kalispell without a car is to train which takes 32h 21m and costs $480 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Chicago to Kalispell, including transfers.
Chicago to Kalispell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Kalispell is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $320 - $800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 32h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 34h 34m.
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) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $440–1,000 and the journey takes 32h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Glacier Park International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Kalispell bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Kalispell is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 12:19 AM in Chicago and 11:19 PM in Kalispell.
Chicago to Kalispell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Whitefish Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Kalispell is 1608 miles. It takes approximately 25h 41m to drive from Chicago to Kalispell.
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