There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Yelm by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane ORD - SEA
10h 1m$160–297Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from King Street Station to Lakewood Stationtrain S Line
2d 1h$659–1,369Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus 594 / ...
2d 6h$375–611Drive 2,053.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Yelmcar 2,053.7 mi
33h 19m$375–542Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MDW - SEA
9h 44m$170–717Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane MKE - SEA
11h 6m$302–535Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane MDW - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
11h 20m$184–743Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane ORD - PDX
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympiabus
11h 47m$194–343
Chicago to Yelm by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Yelm is to fly which costs $160 - $300 and takes 10h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Yelm is to fly which takes 9h 44m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Yelm. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Denver Union Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Yelm station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lakewood Station via King Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Chicago and Yelm is 1810 miles. The road distance is 2065.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Yelm without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $650 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 10h 1m to get from Chicago to Yelm, including transfers.
Chicago to Yelm bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Yelm is to fly which takes 10h 1m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $650 and takes 2 days 6h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Yelm, WA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Yelm via Seattle, King Street Station, and Lakewood Station in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 46h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–260
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–350
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Olympia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Yelm bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Yelm is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:22 AM in Chicago and 4:22 AM in Yelm.
Chicago to Yelm train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Seattle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Yelm is 2066 miles. It takes approximately 33h 19m to drive from Chicago to Yelm.
There are 57+ hotels available in Yelm.