There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Eureka by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane ORD - ACV
10h 22m$174–758Bus
- 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 Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 9h$437–793Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain California Zephyr
- Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2d 12h$885–1,697Drive 2,247.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Eurekacar 2,247.8 mi
36h 12m$411–593Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MKE - ACV
11h 24m$282–1,172Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane MDW - ACV
10h 5m$224–958
Chicago to Eureka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Eureka is to fly which costs $170 - $800 and takes 10h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Eureka is to fly which takes 10h 5m and costs $220 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Eureka. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Chicago and Eureka is 1910 miles. The road distance is 2260.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eureka without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $430 - $800.
It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Chicago to Eureka, including transfers.
Chicago to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eureka is to fly which takes 10h 22m and costs $170 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $430 - $800 and takes 2 days 9h.
Chicago to Eureka bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Eureka is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 8:08 PM in Chicago and 6:08 PM in Eureka.
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) 5 times a day. 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Saturday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,600
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Arcata-Eureka Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Eureka is 2261 miles. It takes approximately 36h 12m to drive from Chicago to Eureka.
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