There are 7 ways to get from Illinois to Spokane by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane MDW - GEG
6h 6m$444–2,007Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane ORD - GEG
6h 31m$314–1,407Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Dickinsonbus
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Stationbus
36h 5m$371–590Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Spokanetrain Empire Builder
37h 39m$500–1,200Drive 1,737.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Spokanecar 1,737.2 mi
27h 47m$317–458Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane SPI - GEG
9h 43m$616–2,719Fly from Peoria International Airport
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Spokane International Airport (GEG)plane PIA - GEG
7h 59m$373–1,703
Illinois to Spokane by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Spokane is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 27h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Spokane is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $440 - $2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Spokane station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Spokane Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson and Billings, MT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Spokane. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 39m.
The distance between Illinois and Spokane is 1535 miles. The road distance is 1747.3 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Spokane without a car is to bus which takes 36h 5m and costs $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Illinois to Spokane, including transfers.
Illinois to Spokane bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Spokane is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $440 - $2,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 36h 5m, you could also train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 37h 39m.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Spokane, WA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Spokane International Airport (GEG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Spokane Station via Minneapolis, Dickinson, Billings, and Billings, MT in around 36h 5m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–2,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–1,600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $600–2,700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $440–2,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $490–2,200
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–2,700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–2,000
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Portland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,700
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Spokane International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $370–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Spokane
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–170
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–170
Bus from Dickinson to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $75–110
Bus from Billings, MT to Spokane Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–180
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $120–180
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More Questions & Answers
Illinois to Spokane bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus Station.
Spokane is 2h behind Illinois. It is currently 9:30 PM in Illinois and 7:30 PM in Spokane.
Illinois to Spokane train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Spokane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Spokane is 1747 miles. It takes approximately 27h 47m to drive from Illinois to Spokane.
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