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

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There are 6 ways to get from Sandpoint to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, 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
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeGEG - MDW
    7h 45m
    $230–1,010

  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
    2. Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFCA - ORD
    9h 13m
    $164–513

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    36h 25m
    $190–950

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    38h 4m
    $185–676

  5. Drive 1,726.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sandpoint to Chicagocar1,726.2 mi
    28h 42m
    $315–455

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

    1. Take the train from Sandpoint Station to Spokanetrain
    2. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeGEG - ORD
    8h 9m
    $180–810

Sandpoint to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar22Weekly Trains
Duration36h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $190–950 and the journey takes 36h 25m.

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