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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 O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSEA - ORD
    6h 33m
    $99–420

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Spokane Stationbus
    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
    41h 35m
    $212–759

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    45h 50m
    $230–2,000

  4. Drive 2,015.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Chicagocar2,015.5 mi
    32h 1m
    $368–532

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSEA - MDW
    6h 29m
    $133–560

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    8h 48m
    $259–1,129

Seattle to Chicago by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration41h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$212Cheapest 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 41h 35m.

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