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How to get fromOlympia to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Olympia to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    7h 4m
    $93–405

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    43h 45m
    $214–708

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Capitol Way at 11th Ave to Lakewood Station Bay 5bus bus 600 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lakewood Station - Bay 3 to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 594
    3. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 1h
    $494–1,206

  4. Drive 2,055.8 mi

    1. Drive from Olympia to Chicagocar car 2,055.8 mi
    33h 6m
    $376–542

  5. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    6h 56m
    $148–715

  6. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    8h 34m
    $128–581

  7. Bus to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Portland Curbside Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    8h 26m
    $218–981

  8. Bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Olympia to Seattle Tacoma Intl Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 11m
    $257–1,169

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station to Vancouver Stationtrain train Amtrak Cascades / ...
    2. Take the train from Vancouver Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2d 1h
    $524–1,258

Olympia to Chicago by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration43h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Olympia, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Olympia to Chicago Bus Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 43h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastside St at 12th Ave to Chicago Union Station via Amtrak Station, Olympia-Lacey Amtrak Station, and Vancouver Station in around 2d 1h.

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