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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Yelm by plane, train, train (Amtrak), 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 48m
    $144–596

  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
    $214–1,937

  3. Drive 2,052.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Yelmcar car 2,052.9 mi
    32h 58m
    $375–542

  4. 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 37m
    $184–746

  5. 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 53m
    $200–871

  6. 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 55m
    $265–1,109

  7. 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 28m
    $250–1,071

  8. 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
    $320–2,282

Chicago to Yelm by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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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.

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