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How to get fromSpokane to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Spokane to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GEG - ORD
    5h 56m
    $74–330

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Spokane to Billingsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Billings to Minneapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 15m
    $369–551

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    37h 30m
    $1,000–1,600

  4. Drive  1,737.5 mi

    1. Drive from Spokane to Chicagocar car 1,737.5 mi
    27h 47m
    $318–458

  5. Fly Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GEG - MDW
    7h 25m
    $94–420

  6. Drive to Missoula International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Spokane to Missoula-Airport-MSOcar car
    2. Fly from Missoula International Airport (MSO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSO - ORD
    7h 27m
    $132–496

  7. Fly Spokane International Airport to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane GEG - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    9h 56m
    $111–442

  8. Fly Spokane International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane GEG - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 33m
    $179–694

Spokane to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,519.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Spokane, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Chicago Bus Station via Billings and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 35h 15m.

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