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How to get fromChicago to Whitefishby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Whitefish by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeORD - FCA
    5h 42m
    $132–500

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak StationtrainEmpire Builder
    32h 1m
    $140–410

  3. Drive 1,592 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Whitefishcar1,592 mi
    25h 19m
    $291–420

  4. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeSBN - FCA
    9h 24m
    $208–859

  5. 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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)planeMKE - FCA
    9h 10m
    $219–964

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus
    32h 59m
    $212–421

Chicago to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration32h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Whitefish, MT, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $140–410 and the journey takes 32h 1m.

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