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How to get fromKalispell to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kalispell to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport

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    1. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCA - ORD
    4h 35m
    $116–439

  2. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly

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    1. Drive from Kalispell to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSO - ORD
    6h 23m
    $102–434

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    32h 39m
    $166–654

  4. Drive 1,598.9 mi

    1. Drive from Kalispell to Chicagocar car 1,598.9 mi
    25h 38m
    $292–422

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalispell Regional Medical Center to Shelby Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shelby Amtrak Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 19m
    $178–370

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–600 and the journey takes 32h 19m.

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