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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Tacoma by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma 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 32m
    $126–558

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from 2nd Ave & Yesler Way to Pacific Ave & S 14th Stbus bus 590 / ...
    47h 36m
    $254–953

  3. Drive 2,028.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tacomacar car 2,028.4 mi
    32h 37m
    $371–535

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    7h 22m
    $176–808

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    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 39m
    $237–1,119

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Tacomatrain train
    10h 23m
    $270–1,263

Chicago to Tacoma by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tacoma, 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.

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