There are 5 ways to get from Federal Way to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SEA - ORD
6h 15m$99–420Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
47h 41m$230–2,000Drive 2,019.9 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Chicago2,019.9 mi
32h 9m$369–533Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)SEA - MDW
6h 11m$133–560Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)SEA - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
8h 30m$259–1,129
Federal Way to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Federal Way to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $420 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $130 - $600.
No, there is no direct train from Federal Way to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Seattle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 41m.
The distance between Federal Way and Chicago is 1756 miles. The road distance is 2031.7 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 47h 41m and costs $230 - $2,000.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Federal Way to Chicago, including transfers.
Federal Way to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $95 - $420. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $2,000 and takes 47h 41m.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Federal Way. It is currently 10:06 PM in Federal Way and 12:06 AM in Chicago.
Federal Way to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Federal Way, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $230–2,000 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $230–2,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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