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How to get fromAurora to Sacramentoby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Aurora to Sacramento by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    7h 51m
    $171–718

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    11h 12m
    $165–365

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $336–637

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $704–1,604

  5. Drive 1,997.1 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Sacramentocar car 1,997.1 mi
    30h 58m
    $365–527

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    8h 7m
    $210–866

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    3. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    11h 10m
    $240–930

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    3. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    4. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    11h 29m
    $224–493

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    3. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    12h 14m
    $241–905

Aurora to Sacramento by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,827.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Sacramento, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Sacramento once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,600 and the journey takes 2d 2h.

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