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

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There are 6 ways to get from Seattle to Chicago by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
    6h 24m
    $148–711

  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
    6h 37m
    $93–401

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Greyhound to Spokanebus 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
    43h 35m
    $215–721

  4. Train (Amtrak)

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

  5. Drive 2,015.4 mi

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

  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
    8h 54m
    $261–1,170

Seattle to Chicago by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration43h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, 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, you can take a bus from Seattle Greyhound to Chicago Bus Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 43h 35m.

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