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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), 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
    6h 44m
    $108–461

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    45h 50m
    $550–1,300

  3. 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 1h
    $382–741

  4. Drive 2,015.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Chicagocar car 2,015.4 mi
    32h 18m
    $368–532

  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
    6h 32m
    $138–611

  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
    8h 57m
    $240–1,020

Seattle to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration45h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, 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) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 50m.

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