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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)planeMDW - GEG
    6h 1m
    $134–610

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeORD - GEG
    6h 38m
    $104–480

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
    4. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus
    35h 30m
    $175–643

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpokanetrainEmpire Builder
    37h 39m
    $160–470

  5. Drive 1,737.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Spokanecar1,737.2 mi
    27h 32m
    $317–458

  6. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeSBN - GEG
    10h 51m
    $195–869

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)planeMKE - GEG
    9h 43m
    $206–974

Chicago to Spokane by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration35h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest 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) 4 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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