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How to get fromDes Plaines to Seattleby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Seattle by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    6h 50m
    $126–556

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Billings to Spokanebus bus
    6. Take the bus from Spokane Station to Seattle Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 20m
    $209–780

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $257–958

  4. Drive 1,997.4 mi

    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Seattlecar car 1,997.4 mi
    32h 4m
    $365–527

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    7h 52m
    $248–1,040

  6. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    8h 24m
    $182–816

Des Plaines to Seattle by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration42h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Seattle Bus Station via Madison, Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Spokane Station in around 42h 20m.

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