There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Burning Man by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, Burner Express Bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane MDW - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus
14h 32mDrive 1,833.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Burning Mancar 1,833.6 mi
29h 54m$335–484Bus, Burner Express Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus
2d 5hTrain, Burner Express Bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus San Francisco to Black Rock City
2d 7hFly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Burner Express Bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane ORD - RNO
- Take the bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock Citybus
15h 5m
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Burning Man is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 29h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Burning Man is to drive which takes 29h 54m and costs $330 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Burning Man. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Black Rock City via Denver Union Station, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, Amtrak Reno and Reno Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Chicago and Burning Man is 1792 miles. The road distance is 1844.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Burning Man without a car is to bus and Burner Express Bus which takes 2 days 5h and costs .
It takes approximately 14h 32m to get from Chicago to Burning Man, including transfers.
Chicago to Burning Man bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Burning Man bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Burning Man is 1844 miles. It takes approximately 29h 54m to drive from Chicago to Burning Man.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Burning Man, NV, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Burning Man 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Reno
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- burningman.org
- Book at
- burnerexpress.burningman.org
Bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- burningman.org
- Book at
- burnerexpress.burningman.org
Bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- burningman.org
- Book at
- burnerexpress.burningman.org
Bus from Reno Airport to Black Rock City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- burningman.org
- Book at
- burnerexpress.burningman.org
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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