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Compare train, bus, and flight for Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from $139. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $139, and a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 1733 miles (2789 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$471 Average price | $353 Average price | $307 Average price Cheapest |
49h 34m Average total duration 49h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 72h 52m Average total duration 72h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.4 - 16.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
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 Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average $353 (€285).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average $471 (€380).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 49h 4m.
Bus takes on average 72h 22m.
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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
AS32812:09 AM4h11Seattle-Tacoma International Airport6:20 AMO'Hare International Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- AS32812:09 AM4h11Seattle-Tacoma International Airport6:20 AMO'Hare International Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA176311:53 PM4h01Seattle-Tacoma International Airport5:54 AMO'Hare International Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8 Empire Builder4:55 PM45h50King Street Station, Seattle, WA4:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3281One-way0 transfers
- 8 Empire Builder · 1340 Borealis4:55 PM48h31King Street Station, Seattle, WA7:26 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3701One-way1 transfer
- 11 Coast Starlight · 28 Empire Builder9:55 AM52h50King Street Station, Seattle, WA4:45 PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL$3981One-way1 transfer
· · · 10:40 PM85h05Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station)1:45 PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$1911One-way5 transfers- FlixBus+ · · 3:55 PM91h50Seattle, SeaTac Airport Terminal - Bay 21:45 PMChicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL$1941One-way5 transfers
- FlixBus+ · · 2:40 PM85h05Seattle, Northeast Campus Parkway / 12th Avenue NE (University of Washington), WA5:45 AMChicago, Greyhound Bus Station$1951One-way4 transfers
- AS58410:39 AM4h17Seattle-Tacoma International Airport4:56 PMO'Hare International Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
- AS4104:42 PM4h17Seattle-Tacoma International Airport10:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
- AS5385:42 PM4h17Seattle-Tacoma International Airport11:59 PMO'Hare International Airport$1911One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL:
A bus is $46 (€37) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average $353 (€285).
A bus is $164 (€132) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Seattle, WA to Chicago, IL costing on average $471 (€380).
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 49h 4m.
Bus takes on average 72h 22m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from King Street Station, Seattle, WA and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Seattle, S Royal Brougham Way / 6th Avenue South (Bus Station) and arrive in Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL.
- Travel with American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Salt Lake Express to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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