There are 4 ways to get from Kalispell to Chicago by plane, 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 Glacier Park International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FCA - ORD
4h 30m$141–539Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSO - ORD
6h 35m$122–534Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
32h 39m$486–1,054Drive 1,598.9 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Chicagocar 1,598.9 mi
25h 38m$292–422
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Chicago is to drive and fly which costs $120 - $550 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $140 - $550.
The distance between Kalispell and Chicago is 1384 miles. The road distance is 1608.2 miles.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 32h 39m and costs $480 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Kalispell to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 32h 39m.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Kalispell. It is currently 11:53 PM in Kalispell and 12:53 AM in Chicago.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Chicago is 1608 miles. It takes approximately 25h 38m to drive from Kalispell to Chicago.
There are 2010+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $440–1,000 and the journey takes 32h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $440–1,000
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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