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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Seattle by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 28m
    $128–561

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    41h 40m
    $213–751

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    46h 24m
    $250–2,300

  4. Drive 2,015 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Seattlecar car 2,015 mi
    32h 19m
    $368–532

  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
    7h 17m
    $168–761

  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 35m
    $240–1,124

Chicago to Seattle by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration41h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Seattle, 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, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Seattle Bus Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 41h 40m.

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