There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Renton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
7h 8m$146–288Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
46h 58m$703–1,445Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0550
2d 3h$357–693Drive 2,011.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Rentoncar 2,011.9 mi
32h 21m$368–531Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
6h 52m$166–708Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- 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
8h 13m$342–533
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Renton is to fly which costs $140 - $290 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Renton is to fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $160 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Renton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at SW Sunset Blvd & Hardie Ave SW via Denver Union Station and SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Renton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Seattle via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 58m.
The distance between Chicago and Renton is 1752 miles. The road distance is 2023.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Renton without a car is to train which takes 46h 58m and costs $700 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Chicago to Renton, including transfers.
Chicago to Renton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Renton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Renton is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,500 and takes 46h 58m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Renton, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–300
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- 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 Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $200–400
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Renton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Renton is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 4:55 PM in Chicago and 2:55 PM in Renton.
Chicago to Renton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Renton is 2024 miles. It takes approximately 32h 21m to drive from Chicago to Renton.
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