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

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    4h 36m
    $133–565

  2. 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 52m
    $111–469

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 24m
    $603–1,303

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0550
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2d 2h
    $383–733

  5. Drive 2,017.6 mi

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

  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
    7h 1m
    $239–986

SeaTac to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$603Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between SeaTac, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $600–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 50m.

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