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How to get fromChicago to Blue Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Blue Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane ORD - ACV
    11h 1m
    $174–756

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 13h
    $886–1,688

  3. Drive 2,232.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Blue Lakecar car 2,232.5 mi
    35h 55m
    $408–589

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MKE - ACV
    12h 3m
    $281–1,170

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MDW - ACV
    10h 44m
    $224–956

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus
    2d 15h
    $700–1,335

Chicago to Blue Lake by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 13hAverage Duration
Ticket$886Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,892.4 mi
  • Duration: 11h 1m

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) 5 times a day.

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