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How to get fromSandpoint to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Sandpoint to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GEG - MDW
    7h 45m
    $253–1,169

  2. Train to Glacier Park International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Whitefish Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FCA - ORD
    9h 23m
    $190–643

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    36h 25m
    $500–1,100

  4. Drive 1,726.1 mi

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Chicagocar car 1,726.1 mi
    28h 57m
    $315–455

  5. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    8h 12m
    $203–919

  6. Train to Spokane International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain train
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane GEG - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 50m
    $457–2,033

Sandpoint to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Sandpoint, ID, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Sandpoint Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $500–1,100 and the journey takes 36h 25m.

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