There are 4 ways to get from Whitefish to Chicago by plane, 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FCA - ORD
4h 30m$132–447Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
32h 19m$480–1,100Drive 1,592.1 mi
- Drive from Whitefish to Chicagocar 1,592.1 mi
25h 32m$291–420Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FCA - MDW
6h 10m$167–597
Whitefish to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitefish to Chicago is to fly which costs $130 - $450 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Whitefish to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $130 - $450.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitefish Amtrak Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32h 19m.
The distance between Whitefish and Chicago is 1386 miles. The road distance is 1601.4 miles.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 32h 19m and costs $480 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Whitefish to Chicago, including transfers.
Whitefish to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Whitefish Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Whitefish to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $130 - $450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $480 - $1,100 and takes 32h 19m.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Whitefish. It is currently 3:09 AM in Whitefish and 4:09 AM in Chicago.
Whitefish to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
What companies run services between Whitefish, MT, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $480–1,100 and the journey takes 32h 19m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–400
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Glacier Park International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Whitefish Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $480–1,100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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