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How to get fromSpace Needle to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Space Needle to Chicago by plane, 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)plane plane SEA - ORD
    7h
    $99–427

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 12m
    $213–1,803

  3. Drive 2,016.5 mi

    1. Drive from Space Needle to Chicagocar car 2,016.5 mi
    32h 4m
    $368–532

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    6h 56m
    $134–607

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 6m
    $256–1,222

Space Needle to Chicago by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Space Needle, 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, Amtrak operates a train from Seattle to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–1,800 and the journey takes 45h 50m.

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