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How to get fromChicago to Death Valley National Parkby plane, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Death Valley National Park by plane, car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley National Parkcar car
    7h 35m
    $144–300

  2. Drive 1,866.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Death Valley National Parkcar car 1,866.4 mi
    29h 28m
    $341–492

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    2. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley National Parkcar car
    7h 51m
    $224–410

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MKE - LAS
    3. Drive from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Death Valley National Parkcar car
    9h 3m
    $230–905

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane ORD - BIH
    2. Drive from Bishop Airport (BIH) to Death Valley National Parkcar car
    10h 35m
    $162–650

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Drive from Ontario-San-Bernardino-Airport-ONT to Death Valley National Parkcar car
    10h 16m
    $212–820

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,646.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Death Valley National Park, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Death Valley National Park. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), then drive to Death Valley National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Death Valley National Park in around 29h 28m.

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