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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Eureka by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane ORD - ACV
    10h 25m
    $154–708

  2. Bus

    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 Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 9h
    $409–649

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 12h
    $651–1,479

  4. Drive  2,247.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Eurekacar car 2,247.8 mi
    36h 12m
    $411–593

Chicago to Eureka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$409Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,898.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 25m

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 2d 9h.

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