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How to get fromChicago to Buena Vista Lakeby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Buena Vista Lake by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORD - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Tenaya Lodgebus bus
    3. Walk from Tenaya Lodge to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 43m

  2. 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 - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    2d 1h

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus 395
    3. Walk from Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    2d 2h

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane ORD - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    3. Walk from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    10h 46m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus
    3. Walk from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Buena Vista Lakeunknown unknown
    11h 17m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,817.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Buena Vista Lake. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, take the bus to Tenaya Lodge, then travel to Buena Vista Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Buena Vista Lake via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, and Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd in around 2d 1h.

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