There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
7h 3m$118–491Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
46h 9m$596–1,304Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
2d 2h$334–635Drive 2,015.3 mi
- Drive from Seattle to Michigan & Washingtoncar 2,015.3 mi
32h 17m$368–532Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
7h 11m$158–291Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
9h 29m$313–510Train via Michigan & Washington (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
46h 10m$550–1,300
Seattle to Michigan & Washington by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington is to fly which costs $150 - $300 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Seattle station to Michigan & Washington station. However, there are services departing from Seattle Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Seattle and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 50m.
The distance between Seattle and Michigan & Washington is 1768 miles. The road distance is 2027 miles.
The best way to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington without a car is to train which takes 46h 9m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington, including transfers.
Seattle to Michigan & Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
Seattle to Michigan & Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Seattle station.
The best way to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 46h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Michigan & Washington, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 50m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Seattle to Michigan & Washington bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Michigan & Washington is 2h ahead of Seattle. It is currently 12:11 AM in Seattle and 2:11 AM in Michigan & Washington.
Seattle to Michigan & Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seattle to Michigan & Washington is 2027 miles. It takes approximately 32h 17m to drive from Seattle to Michigan & Washington.
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