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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Yelm by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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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
    $124–578

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Paul Union Depotbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Spokanetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Olympiabus bus
    47h 52m
    $512–1,171

  3. Drive 2,053.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Yelmcar car 2,053.7 mi
    33h 19m
    $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 18m
    $174–828

  5. 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
    $266–1,181

  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 39m
    $267–1,189

  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 43m
    $196–831

  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
    $645–1,402

Chicago to Yelm by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$512Cheapest 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 3rd St via Seattle, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, and Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h.

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