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How to get fromChicago to Bakersfield, CAby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Bakersfield, CA by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)plane plane ORD - BFL
    8h 10m
    $172–640

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d
    $763–1,515

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $379–720

  4. Drive 2,025.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bakersfield, CAcar car 2,025.2 mi
    31h 50m
    $370–534

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) flights

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,755 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bakersfield, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bakersfield, CA via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Bakersfield Train Station, Truxtun @ Amtrak, and Niles & Orange in around 2d 1h.

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