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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Spokane by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    6h 2m
    $144–657

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    6h 33m
    $104–477

  3. 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
    35h 30m
    $173–631

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    37h 39m
    $150–460

  5. Drive 1,737.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Spokanecar car 1,737.2 mi
    27h 47m
    $317–458

  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 Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MKE - GEG
    9h 44m
    $206–970

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane SBN - GEG
    10h 53m
    $185–816

Chicago to Spokane by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration35h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Spokane via Minneapolis, Dickinson, and Billings in around 35h 30m.

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