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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle to Michigan & Washington by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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)planeSEA - ORD
    6h 36m
    $96–421

  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
    42h 1m
    $215–741

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    46h 10m
    $210–1,800

  4. Drive 2,015.3 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Michigan & Washingtoncar2,015.3 mi
    32h
    $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 38m
    $128–560

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSEA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    9h 2m
    $266–1,068

  7. Train via Michigan & Randolph (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union StationtrainEmpire Builder
    46h 10m
    $222–1,730

Seattle to Michigan & Washington by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration42h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Michigan & Washington, 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, you can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Randolph & Michigan via Spokane, Billings, Dickinson, Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Jefferson & Harrison in around 42h 1m.

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