There are 6 ways to get from Federal Way to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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)plane SEA - ORD
6h 26m$98–421Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
47h 41m$603–1,403Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2d 2h$405–786Drive 2,019.9 mi
- Drive from Federal Way to Chicagocar 2,019.9 mi
32h 27m$369–533Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
6h 14m$138–611Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
8h 40m$241–1,025
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 - $430 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Federal Way to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Federal Way station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Federal Way Downtown Station - Bay 3 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 3rd Ave & Pike St, Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
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 1755 miles. The road distance is 2031.6 miles.
The best way to get from Federal Way to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 47h 41m and costs $600 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Federal Way to Chicago, including transfers.
Federal Way to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
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 26m and costs $95 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 47h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 2 days 2h.
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) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- 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
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–410
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
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
- $600–1,400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–450
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Federal Way to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Federal Way. It is currently 11:13 AM in Federal Way and 1:13 PM in Chicago.
Federal Way to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Federal Way to Chicago is 2032 miles. It takes approximately 32h 27m to drive from Federal Way to Chicago.
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