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How to get fromChicago to Black Rock Desertby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Black Rock Desert by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    14h 30m

  2. Bus, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    4. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    2d 5h

  3. Train, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    2d 7h

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Burner Express Bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus bus
    3. Walk from Black Rock City to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    15h 4m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Boise Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane MDW - BOI
    2. Walk from Boise-Airport-BOI to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    12h 39m

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Boise Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boise Airport (BOI)plane plane ORD - BOI
    2. Walk from Boise-Airport-BOI to Black Rock Desertunknown unknown
    13h 9m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,791.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Black Rock Desert, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Black Rock Desert. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Reno Airport, take the bus to Black Rock City, then travel to Black Rock Desert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Black Rock Desert via Denver Union Station, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, Amtrak Reno, Reno-Tahoe International Airport, Reno Airport, and Black Rock City in around 2d 5h.

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