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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 $105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 34m. 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 $105, and a train costs an average of $143.
Distance: 1733 miles (2789 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$533 Average price | $354 Average price Cheapest | $393 Average price | $418 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50h 33m Average total duration 50h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 81h 54m Average total duration 81h 24m 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 |
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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 flight is $39 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $393 (€316).
A flight is $179 (€144) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $533 (€429).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 50h 3m.
Bus takes on average 81h 24m.
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.
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· 5:15 PM51h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station7:05 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$1791One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus+ · 5:15 PM51h50Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station7:05 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$1791One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- AA25236:55 AM4h32O'Hare International Airport9:27 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2221One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 27 Empire Builder · 518 Amtrak Cascades3:05 PM52h32Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL5:37 PMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$3981One-way1 transfer
- 7 Empire Builder3:05 PM46h24Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$4021One-way0 transfers
- 27 Empire Builder · 7 Empire Builder3:05 PM46h24Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL11:29 AMKing Street Station, Seattle, WA$4301One-way1 transfer
- · · · 10:15 AM62h05Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL10:20 PMSeattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 2$1801One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus+ · +FlixBus5:15 PM55h40Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station10:55 PMSeattle, South Lane Street / 6th Avenue South, WA$1801One-way4 transfers
- · · · 10:15 AM58h50Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL7:05 PMSeattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)$1801One-way3 transfers
- AA14599:35 PM4h41O'Hare International Airport12:16 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$1891One-way0 transfers
AS7156:00 AM4h34O'Hare International Airport8:34 AMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$1931One-way0 transfers- AA31055:55 PM4h38O'Hare International Airport8:33 PMSeattle-Tacoma International Airport$2111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA:
A flight is $39 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $393 (€316).
A flight is $179 (€144) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Seattle, WA costing on average $533 (€429).
Other travel options to Seattle, WA take longer:
Train takes on average 50h 3m.
Bus takes on average 81h 24m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses 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 Amtrak to go to Seattle, WA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United to go to Seattle, WA by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Seattle, WA by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United.
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