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Compare train, bus, and flight for Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Rp211 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 38m. 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 Rp211, while a train costs an average of Rp527.
Distance: 1733 miles (2789 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus |
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Rp452 Average price | Rp527 Average price | Rp211 Average price Cheapest |
8h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 51h 51m Average total duration 51h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 61h 36m Average total duration 61h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
8.4 - 16.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is Rp241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average Rp452.
A bus is Rp316 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average Rp527.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 51m.
Bus takes on average 61h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL
How to get from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· · · 9:15 PM65h10Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus StationRp1391One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
· · · 9:15 PM65h10Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)4:25 PMChicago, Greyhound Bus StationRp1391One-way3 transfers
Fastest
AS32812:16 AM4h04Seattle-Tacoma International Airport6:20 AMO'Hare International AirportRp2141One-way0 transfers
Other options
· · · 7:45 AM70h15Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)8:00 AMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), ILRp1481One-way3 transfers
AA237911:57 PM4h08Seattle-Tacoma International Airport6:05 AMO'Hare International AirportRp2101One-way0 transfers
AA18726:18 AM4h14Seattle-Tacoma International Airport12:32 PMO'Hare International AirportRp2101One-way0 transfers
AA14763:41 PM4h29Seattle-Tacoma International Airport10:10 PMO'Hare International AirportRp2101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is Rp241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average Rp452.
A bus is Rp316 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average Rp527.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 51h 51m.
Bus takes on average 61h 36m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Seattle, WA and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, Sun Country Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 11 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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