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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 flight with prices starting from €78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €78, and a bus costs an average of €133.
Distance: 1733 miles (2789 km)
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€321 Average price | €286 Average price Cheapest | €327 Average price |
51h 11m Average total duration 50h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 89h 21m Average total duration 88h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.4 - 16.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA
Travel to Seattle, WA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA.
You can get between Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Seattle, WA from Chicago, IL is by taking a flight, which costs on average $48 (€43).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA:
A flight is $57 (€51) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $104 (€94) from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA.
Taking a flight costs $75 (€68) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $123 (€111).
The fastest way to get to Seattle, WA from Chicago, IL is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 31 min.
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Getting to Seattle, WA by bus takes 62 h 35 min on average.
Getting to Seattle, WA by train takes 46 h 24 min on average.
The distance is approximately 1729 miles (2788 km) from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA is:
- 6 buses per day.
- 40 flights a day.
- 5 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 or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA:
- You can take a bus from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA with Greyhound. Cheap tickets can be found for $104 (€94) with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA.
- You can take a flight from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines or United. Cheap tickets can be found for $76 (€69) with American Airlines from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA.
- You can travel by train between Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA tickets for $123 (€111) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct flight to Seattle, WA with with 11 direct flights per day.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Seattle, WA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Seattle, WA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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