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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $134–577

  2. Train via Vancouver (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2d
    $645–1,393

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St to SR 512 P&R - Zone Ibus bus 594
    2d 5h
    $389–738

  4. Drive 2,053.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Yelmcar car 2,053.7 mi
    33h 19m
    $375–542

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    2. Take the train from Tacoma to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 20m
    $194–827

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane MDW - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $266–1,081

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Portland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Portland International Airport (PDX)plane plane ORD - PDX
    2. Take the train from Portland to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 41m
    $196–781

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    3. Take the train from Tacoma to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $266–1,086

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2d 1h
    $622–1,344

Chicago to Yelm by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$645Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Yelm Ave at Edwards St via Vancouver Station, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Yelm Ave at 3rd St via Denver Union Station, Seattle Bus Station, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, SR512 Park & Ride - Zone G, and Lacey Transit Center - Bay D in around 2d 5h.

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