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There are 9 ways to get from Port Townsend to Chicago by ferry, bus, plane, train, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    10h 25m
    $119–487

  2. Bus, line 401 ferry to King County International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BFI - ORD
    11h 16m
    $108–492

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus bus 14
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston to Edmondsferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Edmonds to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d
    $338–1,726

  4. Drive 2,106.3 mi

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Chicagocar car 2,106.3 mi
    34h 15m
    $385–556

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

    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    10h 21m
    $154–677

  6. Ferry, bus to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    12h 31m
    $276–1,292

  7. Bus, ferry, train to Vancouver International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston to Edmondsferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Edmonds to Vancouvertrain train
    4. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YVR - ORD
    14h 14m
    $204–960

  8. Bus, line 401 ferry to King County International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry ferry
    3. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BFI - MDW
    14h 12m
    $158–722

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Greyhound Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d
    $242–616

Port Townsend to Chicago by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$338Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Port Townsend, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Townsend to Chicago. However, you can take the ferry to Coupeville, walk to Engle Rd at Coupeville Ferry Terminal, take the line 6 bus to Coupeville Park & Ride, walk to Coupeville - Coupe's Village, take the bus to SeaTac Airport - Arrivals, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) 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 bus from Haines Place Park & Ride to Chicago Union Station via Kingston Ferry Terminal, Kingston, Edmonds, and Edmonds in around 2d.

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