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There are 7 ways to get from Polson to Chicago by car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car car
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCA - ORD
    5h 25m
    $108–431

  2. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Polson 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
    5h 31m
    $104–432

  3. Drive, train (Amtrak)

    1. Drive from Polson to Essex Stationcar car
    2. Take the train from Essex Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    33h 8m
    $478–1,026

  4. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Polson to Missoulacar car
    2. Take the bus from Missoula to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings, MT to Cheyenne, WYbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Cheyenne to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 23m
    $427–678

  5. Drive 1,609.9 mi

    1. Drive from Polson to Chicagocar car 1,609.9 mi
    25h 58m
    $294–425

  6. Drive to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Polson to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA)car car
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FCA - MDW
    7h 5m
    $143–621

  7. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Polson to Missoula International Airport (MSO)car car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSO - MDW
    7h 11m
    $144–622

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

Calendar97Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,426.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Polson, MT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Polson to Chicago. However, you can drive to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, then take the subway to Jackson-Blue. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Polson to Chicago Union Station via Essex Station in around 33h 8m.

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