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How to get fromSeaTac to Chicagoby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from SeaTac to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    4h 45m
    $98–419

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Spokane Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Billings to Dickinsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolisbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 20m
    $210–732

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 24m
    $210–1,800

  4. Drive 2,017.6 mi

    1. Drive from SeaTac to Chicagocar car 2,017.6 mi
    32h 28m
    $369–532

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    4h 41m
    $134–572

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    6h 51m
    $261–1,146

SeaTac to Chicago by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration42h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Tacoma Intl Airport to Chicago Bus Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 42h 20m.

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