There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Tri-Cities by plane, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane ORD - PSC
8h 38m$102–485Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder
42h 31m$558–1,195Drive 1,875.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Tri-Citiescar 1,875.6 mi
30h 4m$343–495Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC)plane MDW - PSC
8h 38m$152–705
Chicago to Tri-Cities by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Tri-Cities is to fly which costs $100 - $490 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $150 - $750.
The distance between Chicago and Tri-Cities is 1597 miles. The road distance is 1886.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tri-Cities without a car is to train which takes 42h 31m and costs $550 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Chicago to Tri-Cities, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Tri-Cities is to fly which takes 8h 38m and costs $100 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,200 and takes 42h 31m.
Tri-Cities is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 5:10 PM in Chicago and 3:10 PM in Tri-Cities.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Tri-Cities is 1887 miles. It takes approximately 30h 4m to drive from Chicago to Tri-Cities.
There are 52+ hotels available in Tri-Cities.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tri-Cities, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 41h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Tri-Cities Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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