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How to get fromTacoma to Chicagoby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Tacoma to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    6h 38m
    $90–420

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pacific Ave & S 19th St to 4th Ave S & Jackson Stbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    47h 45m
    $203–603

  3. Drive 2,028.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tacoma to Chicagocar car 2,028.3 mi
    32h 36m
    $371–535

  4. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    6h 34m
    $135–620

  5. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 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
    8h 44m
    $257–1,235

  6. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PDX - MDW
    9h 10m
    $210–912

  7. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tacoma to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PDX - ORD
    9h 22m
    $150–612

Tacoma to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Tacoma, 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) hourly.

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