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How to get fromChicago to Colfaxby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Colfax by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    $222–894

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    9h 46m
    $166–515

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Sparks Transit Center to Colfaxbus bus
    46h 35m
    $329–631

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d
    $700–1,500

  5. Drive 1,991.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Colfaxcar car 1,991.2 mi
    30h 31m
    $364–525

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 8m
    $182–744

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Colfaxbus bus
    9h 12m
    $196–785

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 4m
    $248–949

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 24m
    $234–516

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 42m
    $174–386

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the subway from Milpitas to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 13m
    $244–905

Chicago to Colfax by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration46h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$329Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,860.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Colfax via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 46h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 2d.

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