There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Port Townsend by plane, bus, ferry, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus, ferry
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Villagebus
- Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry
12h 9m$164–677Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King County International Airport, line 404 ferry, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane ORD - BFI
- Take the ferry from Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock to Kingston Ferry Dockferry
- Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus
12h 37m$150–672Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Edmondstrain
- Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingstonferry
- Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus 14
2d$632–1,369Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound Station to 63 Four Corners Park & Ridebus
2d 6h$421–811Drive 2,106.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Port Townsendcar 2,106.1 mi
34h 15m$385–556Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus, ferry
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Villagebus
- Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry
11h 51m$224–927Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus, ferry
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
- Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Villagebus
- Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry
13h 22m$287–1,138Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, train, ferry, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MDW - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Edmondstrain
- Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingstonferry
- Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus
15h 3m$318–1,255Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane ORD - YVR
- Take the train from Vancouver to Edmondstrain
- Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingstonferry
- Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus
15h 44m$260–977Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, train, ferry, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ORD - PDX
- Take the train from Portland to Edmondstrain
- Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingstonferry
- Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus
15h 27m$228–905Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to King County International Airport, line 404 ferry, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane MDW - BFI
- Take the ferry from Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock to Kingston Ferry Dockferry
- Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus
13h 29m$230–972
Chicago to Port Townsend by train, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Port Townsend is to fly and line 404 ferry and bus which costs $150 - $700 and takes 12h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Port Townsend is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 11h 51m and costs $220 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Port Townsend. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Haines Place Park & Ride via Denver Union Station, Seattle Greyhound Station and Four Corners Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
The distance between Chicago and Port Townsend is 1825 miles. The road distance is 2118.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Port Townsend without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Chicago to Port Townsend, including transfers.
Chicago to Port Townsend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Port Townsend bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Port Townsend is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 4:47 PM in Chicago and 2:47 PM in Port Townsend.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Port Townsend is 2118 miles. It takes approximately 34h 15m to drive from Chicago to Port Townsend.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Port Townsend, WA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Haines Place Park & Ride via Denver Union Station, Seattle Greyhound Station, and Four Corners Park & Ride in around 2d 6h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to King County International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to King County International Airport via Kansas City, Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to King County International Airport via Minneapolis, Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 58m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King County International Airport via Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King County International Airport via Minneapolis, Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport via Bozeman
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- westjet.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport via Calgary
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Edmonds
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Portland to Edmonds
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Vancouver to Edmonds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 360-679-4003
- Website
- seatacshuttle.com
Bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Village
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Website
- https://www.seatacshuttle.com
- Youth 0-15
- $25–35
- Seniors 60+
- $30–45
- Adult 16-59
- $30–45
- Phone
- 1-360-385-4777
- Website
- jeffersontransit.com
Bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- http://jeffersontransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://jeffersontransit.com/178/Routes-Schedules
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–440
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 360-417-0700
- Website
- dungeness-line.com
Bus from Seattle Greyhound Station to 63 Four Corners Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://dungeness-line.com/
- Schedules at
- https://dungeness-line.com/schedules/
- Phone
- +1 360 705 7000
- Website
- wsdot.wa.gov
Ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsend
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–25
- Schedules at
- wsdot.wa.gov
- Passenger
- $6–16
- Vehicle & Driver
- $18–25
Ferry from Edmonds to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–25
- Schedules at
- wsdot.wa.gov
- Passenger
- $6–16
- Vehicle & Driver
- $18–25
- Phone
- +1 800-501-7433
- Website
- kitsaptransit.com
Ferry from Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock to Kingston Ferry Dock
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- https://www.kitsaptransit.com
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