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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
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    10h 20m
    $134–517

  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 and Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry
    3. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBFI - ORD
    11h 11m
    $118–492

  3. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park and Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus14
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston to Edmondsferry
    3. Take the train from Edmonds to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2d
    $188–626

  4. Drive 2,106.3 mi

    1. Drive from Port Townsend to Chicagocar2,106.3 mi
    33h 57m
    $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
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    10h 16m
    $169–697

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

    1. Take the ferry from Port Townsend to Coupevilleferry
    2. Take the bus from Coupeville - Coupe's Village to SeaTac Airport - Arrivalsbus
    3. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    4. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    12h 35m
    $291–1,217

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

    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park and Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston to Edmondsferry
    3. Take the train from Edmonds to Vancouvertrain
    4. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeYVR - ORD
    14h 12m
    $210–860

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

    1. Take the bus from Haines Place Park and Ride to Kingston Ferry Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Kingston Ferry Dock to Pier 50 Seattle Ferry Dockferry
    3. Fly from King County International Airport (BFI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBFI - MDW
    14h
    $158–672

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from 63 Four Corners Park & Ride to Seattle Greyhound Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2d
    $346–1,176

Port Townsend to Chicago by bus, ferry, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest 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 and Ride to Chicago Union Station via Kingston Ferry Terminal, Kingston, Edmonds, and Edmonds in around 2d.

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