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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Renton by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    7h 15m
    $126–558

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    47h 1m
    $253–2,286

  3. Drive 2,011.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rentoncar car 2,011.9 mi
    32h 22m
    $368–531

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    7h 4m
    $166–808

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 22m
    $237–1,121

Chicago to Renton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Renton, 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle twice daily. Tickets cost $250–2,300 and the journey takes 46h 24m.

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