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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    6h 14m
    $144–657

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane 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 43m
    $114–557

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    35h 25m
    $364–561

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain train Empire Builder
    37h 39m
    $550–1,300

  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 to Spokane International Airport

    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 28m
    $190–821

  7. Train to South Bend, fly to Spokane International Airport

    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 54m
    $155–666

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Missoula International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Missoula International Airport (MSO)plane plane ORD - MSO
    2. Drive from Missoula-Airport-MSO to Spokanecar car
    8h 36m
    $138–530

Chicago to Spokane by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,526 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Spokane via Minneapolis and Billings in around 35h 25m.

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