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How to get fromPalatine to Seattleby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane ORD - SEA
    7h 46m
    $132–616

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Seattletrain train Empire Builder
    2d
    $498–1,209

  3. Drive 1,980.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palatine to Seattlecar car 1,980.2 mi
    32h 17m
    $362–522

  4. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MDW - SEA
    8h 28m
    $203–917

  5. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)plane plane MKE - SEA
    9h 37m
    $262–1,147

Palatine to Seattle by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$498Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Seattle, WA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palatine to Seattle via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 2d.

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