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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $293 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 9h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $293, while a train costs an average of $622.
Distance: 1733 miles (2789 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$622 Average price | $538 Average price | $293 Average price Cheapest | $408 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
52h 11m Average total duration 51h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration Fastest 7h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 60h 30m Average total duration 60h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 30h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.4 - 16.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $245 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $538 (€452).
A bus is $329 (€276) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $622 (€522).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 52h 11m.
Bus takes on average 60h 30m.
Tickets start at around $622 (€522) compared to roughly $408 (€342) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$214 (-€179). The journey takes 51h 41m versus 30h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA
How to get from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- · · · 10:15 AM59h40Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL7:55 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$2531One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- · · · 10:15 AM59h40Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL7:55 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$2531One-way3 transfers
Fastest
- UA16601:16 PM4h35O'Hare International Airport3:51 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7 Empire Builder3:05 PM46h24Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$3401One-way0 transfers
- 1333 Borealis · 7 Empire Builder11:10 AM50h19Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$3721One-way1 transfer
- 27 Empire Builder · 518 Amtrak Cascades3:05 PM52h32Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:37 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$4291One-way1 transfer
- · · · 11:10 PM70h45Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL7:55 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$2621One-way3 transfers
AA23929:55 PM4h41O'Hare International Airport12:36 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2701One-way0 transfers- AA32346:49 AM4h42O'Hare International Airport9:31 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
- AA147611:34 AM4h43O'Hare International Airport2:17 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA:
A bus is $245 (€206) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $538 (€452).
A bus is $329 (€276) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $622 (€522).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 52h 11m.
Bus takes on average 60h 30m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in King Street Station, Seattle, WA.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL and arrive in Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station).
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 11 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines.
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