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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Mercer Island by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeORD - SEA
    8h 43m
    $128–561

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SeattletrainEmpire Builder
    47h 46m
    $305–1,348

  3. Drive 2,009.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Mercer Islandcar2,009.5 mi
    31h 55m
    $367–530

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeMDW - SEA
    8h 27m
    $148–661

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)planeMKE - SEA
    9h 53m
    $240–1,074

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to King County International Airport (BFI)planeMDW - BFI
    8h 8m
    $178–700

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King County International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King County International Airport (BFI)planeORD - BFI
    8h 31m
    $158–600

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Wenatchee Amtraktrain
    3. Take the bus from Columbia Station to Seattle Amtrak Stationbus
    2d
    $227–634

Chicago to Mercer Island by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mercer Island, WA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $300–1,400 and the journey takes 46h 24m.

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