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How to get fromEdmonds to Chicagoby tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Edmonds to Chicago by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Tram, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Mountlake Terrace to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    7h 6m
    $118–562

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Edmonds to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    45h 18m
    $1,200–1,900

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2d 4h
    $428–660

  4. Drive  2,030.8 mi

    1. Drive from Edmonds to Chicagocar car 2,030.8 mi
    32h 40m
    $336–485

  5. Tram, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Mountlake Terrace to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    7h 19m
    $138–272

  6. Tram, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Mountlake Terrace to SeaTac/Airporttram tram
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $202–796

Edmonds to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Edmonds to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 45h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dayton St & 5th Ave S to Chicago Bus Station via Aurora Village Transit Center Bay 6, Aurora Village Transit Center - Bay 10, 3rd Ave & Cherry St, 2nd Ave & James St, SODO Busway & S Royal Brougham Way, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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