There are 5 ways to get from Spokane to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), 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)GEG - MDW
5h 30m$214–960Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Spokane International Airport (GEG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GEG - ORD
5h 54m$164–760Bus
- Take the bus from Spokane to Billings
- Take the bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Take the bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
35h 15m$169–646Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Spokane to Chicago Union StationEmpire Builder
37h 30m$260–950Drive 1,737.5 mi
- Drive from Spokane to Chicago1,737.5 mi
27h 32m$318–458
Spokane to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Spokane to Chicago is to bus which costs $160 - $650 and takes 35h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Spokane to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $210 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Spokane to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Spokane and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Billings, Dickinson and Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Spokane and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, 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 bus which takes 35h 15m and costs $160 - $650.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Spokane to Chicago, including transfers.
Spokane to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, 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 $210 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $650 and takes 35h 15m, you could also train, which costs $260 - $950 and takes 37h 30m.
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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Spokane to Chicago Bus Station via Billings, Dickinson, and Minneapolis Bus Station in around 35h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–950
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Spokane International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
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
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $260–950
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Spokane to Billings
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Billings to Dickinson
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–130
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Dickinson to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–190
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Spokane to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Billings station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Spokane. It is currently 12:42 AM in Spokane and 2:42 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 32m to drive from Spokane to Chicago.
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