There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GEG - MDW
5h 30m$234–1,110Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GEG - ORD
5h 57m$184–860Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
37h 30m$500–1,200Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
47h 5m$368–730Drive 1,737.5 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Chicagocar 1,737.5 mi
27h 47m$318–458
Spokane to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Chicago is to drive which costs $310 - $460 and takes 27h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Spokane Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spokane and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37h 30m.
The distance between Spokane and Chicago is 1535 miles. The road distance is 1747.6 miles.
The best way to get from Spokane to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 37h 30m and costs $500 - $1,200.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Spokane to Chicago, including transfers.
Spokane to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Spokane Station.
Spokane to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Spokane station.
The best way to get from Spokane to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,200 and takes 37h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 47h 5m.
What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Spokane to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $500–1,200 and the journey takes 37h 30m.
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–950
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Spokane to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Spokane Station to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $190–370
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–330
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 11:07 PM in Spokane and 1:07 AM in Chicago.
Spokane to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Spokane to Chicago is 1748 miles. It takes approximately 27h 47m to drive from Spokane to Chicago.
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