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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)plane plane ORD - FCA
    5h 47m
    $128–490

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    32h 1m
    $150–370

  3. Drive 1,592 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Whitefishcar car 1,592 mi
    25h 35m
    $291–420

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MDW - FCA
    7h 20m
    $158–700

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)plane plane MKE - FCA
    9h 15m
    $219–963

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Shelby Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shelby Amtrak Station to North Valley Hospital - Whitefishbus bus
    32h 59m
    $181–424

Chicago to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration32h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–370 and the journey takes 32h 1m.

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