There are 5 ways to get from Kalispell to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 35m$291–589Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Kalispell to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar
- Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSO - ORD
6h 43m$106–442Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
32h 39m$896–1,454Bus
- Take the bus from Kalispell to Billingsbus
- Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
34h 39m$361–543Drive 1,598.9 mi
- Drive from Kalispell to Chicagocar 1,598.9 mi
25h 38m$274–395
Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kalispell to Chicago is to drive and fly which costs $100 - $450 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kalispell to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $290 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalispell to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kalispell and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Billings and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalispell station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 39m.
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 $850 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Kalispell to Chicago, including transfers.
Kalispell to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Kalispell station.
Kalispell to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kalispell to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $290 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $1,500 and takes 32h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $550 and takes 34h 39m.
What companies run services between Kalispell, MT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $850–1,400 and the journey takes 32h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Missoula International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Kalispell to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $100–150
Bus from Billings to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $180–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Kalispell to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Kalispell. It is currently 4:23 PM in Kalispell and 5:23 PM in Chicago.
Kalispell to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalispell to Chicago is 1608 miles. It takes approximately 25h 38m to drive from Kalispell to Chicago.
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