There are 6 ways to get from Tri-Cities to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PSC - ORD
7h 56m$113–486Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
43h 8m$507–1,208Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0550
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
45h 31m$347–688Drive 1,876.1 mi
- Drive from Tri-Cities to Chicagocar 1,876.1 mi
30h 3m$343–495Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PSC - MDW
7h 58m$156–676Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane PSC - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
10h 25m$269–1,132
Tri-Cities to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tri-Cities to Chicago is to fly which costs $110 - $490 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Tri-Cities to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Tri-Cities to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Rd 68 at Wernett Rd and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via 22nd Ave Transit Center, Pasco Bus Stop and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 31m.
The distance between Tri-Cities and Chicago is 1597 miles. The road distance is 1887 miles.
The best way to get from Tri-Cities to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 43h 8m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Tri-Cities to Chicago, including transfers.
Tri-Cities to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Pasco Bus Stop station.
The best way to get from Tri-Cities to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 56m and costs $110 - $490. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 43h 8m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 45h 31m.
Tri-Cities to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Tri-Cities. It is currently 5:31 AM in Tri-Cities and 7:31 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Tri-Cities, WA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $500–1,200 and the journey takes 41h 39m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 46m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Tri-Cities Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–1,500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Pasco Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $180–360
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–320
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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