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

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

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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
    $178–700

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    32h 1m
    $500–1,100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Whitefishbus bus
    35h 19m
    $367–560

  4. Drive 1,592 mi

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

  5. 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 44m
    $218–850

  6. 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
    8h 40m
    $265–1,020

Chicago to Whitefish by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration32h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,378.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Whitefish Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 32h 1m.

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