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How to get fromChicago to Yakimaby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Yakima by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane ORD - YKM
    10h 22m
    $154–656

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pasco Amtrak Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the bus from Pasco Intermodal to Yakima Air Terminalbus bus Grape Line / ...
    44h
    $689–1,319

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Yakimabus bus Greyhound US0550
    47h 35m
    $333–620

  4. Drive 1,928.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Yakimacar car 1,928.1 mi
    31h 4m
    $352–509

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    11h 5m
    $200–321

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Yakimabus bus
    10h 51m
    $210–851

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane MDW - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucksbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 44m
    $334–1,291

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane plane ORD - GEG
    2. Take the bus from Spokane Airport Bus Stop to Ellensburg, WA - CWU Starbucksbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ellensburg - E 11th Ave. & N. Maple St to Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 20m
    $264–941

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Yakima Air Terminal Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM)plane plane MDW - YKM
    12h 12m
    $204–856

Chicago to Yakima by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44hAverage Duration
Ticket$689Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,661.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Yakima, WA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yakima Air Terminal Airport (YKM) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Yakima via Denver Union Station in around 47h 35m.

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