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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Port Townsend by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Villagebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry ferry
    12h 20m
    $154–627

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Edmondstrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Edmonds Ferry Westbound to 63 Four Corners Park & Ridebus bus Dungeness Line
    2d
    $533–1,171

  3. Drive 2,106.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Port Townsendcar car 2,106.1 mi
    34h 16m
    $385–556

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Villagebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry ferry
    11h 56m
    $224–927

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    3. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport - Departures to Coupeville - Coupe's Villagebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Coupeville to Port Townsendferry ferry
    13h 25m
    $283–1,230

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, train, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)plane plane ORD - YVR
    2. Take the train from Vancouver to Edmondstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingstonferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus
    15h 49m
    $226–866

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, train, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Edmondstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingstonferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus
    15h 13m
    $328–1,445

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, train, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Edmondstrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Edmonds to Kingstonferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus
    15h 36m
    $228–945

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to King County International Airport, line 404 ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to King County International Airport (BFI)plane plane MDW - BFI
    2. Take the ferry from Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dock to Kingston Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kingston Ferry Terminal to Haines Place Park & Ridebus bus
    13h 40m
    $190–822

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Paine Field County Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Paine Field County Airport (PAE)plane plane MDW - PAE
    2. Drive from Seattle-Airport-PAE to Port Townsendcar car
    12h 14m
    $246–995

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    4. Take the bus from SeaTac Airport to 63 Four Corners Park & Ridebus bus
    2d 2h
    $493–1,084

Chicago to Port Townsend by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Port Townsend, WA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Port Townsend. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), walk to SeaTac Airport - Departures, take the bus to Coupeville - Coupe's Village, walk to Main St at Coupeville Elementary School, take the line 6 bus to SR 20 at Coupeville Ferry Terminal, walk to Coupeville, then take the ferry to Port Townsend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Haines Place Park & Ride via Edmonds, Edmonds Ferry Westbound, and Four Corners Park & Ride in around 2d.

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