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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Renton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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 10m
    $146–608

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    47h
    $687–1,378

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2d 3h
    $355–674

  4. Drive 2,011.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rentoncar car 2,011.9 mi
    32h 21m
    $368–531

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    6h 57m
    $196–808

  6. 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 20m
    $251–970

Chicago to Renton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47hAverage Duration
Ticket$687Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,742 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,400 and the journey takes 46h 24m.

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