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How to get fromSeattle to Michigan & Washingtonby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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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
    $178–281

  2. 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 42m
    $138–561

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 10m
    $700–1,400

  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
    $361–663

  5. Drive 2,015.2 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Michigan & Washingtoncar car 2,015.2 mi
    32h 17m
    $368–532

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    8h 51m
    $253–950

  7. Train via Michigan & Randolph (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    46h 10m
    $713–1,405

Seattle to Michigan & Washington by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,749.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Michigan & Washington, IL, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, 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 once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,400 and the journey takes 45h 50m.

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