There are 6 ways to get from Shoreline to Chicago by tram, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SEA - ORD
7h 11m$108–461Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Edmonds to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
46h 40m$552–1,304Bus (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$386–756Drive 2,026.1 mi
- Drive from Shoreline to Chicagocar 2,026.1 mi
32h 32m$370–535Tram, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SEA - MDW
6h 59m$138–611Tram, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Take the tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airporttram
- Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SEA - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 24m$241–1,020
Shoreline to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shoreline to Chicago is to tram and fly which costs $100 - $470 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Shoreline to Chicago is to tram and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Shoreline to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Aurora Ave N & N 175th St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, Seattle Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Shoreline and Chicago is 1772 miles. The road distance is 2037.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shoreline to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 46h 40m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Shoreline to Chicago, including transfers.
Shoreline to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Seattle Bus Station.
The best way to get from Shoreline to Chicago is to train which takes 46h 40m and costs $550 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $380 - $800 and takes 2 days 2h.
Shoreline to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Shoreline. It is currently 6:01 AM in Shoreline and 8:01 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Shoreline, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Edmonds to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 45h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aurora Ave N & N 175th St to Chicago Bus Station via S Washington St & 3rd Ave S, 2nd Ave & Yesler Way, Bus Wy & Royal Brougham St, Seattle Bus Station, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Phone
- +1 888-889-6368
- main@soundtransit.org
- Website
- soundtransit.org
Tram from Shoreline North/185th to SeaTac/Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.soundtransit.org
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Edmonds to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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