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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Mojave Desert by plane, car, train, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway 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 Mojave Desertcar car
    6h 59m
    $136–284

  2. Train, shuttle, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kingman Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Kingman, AZ to Laughlin, NVshuttle bus
    3. Drive from Laughlin, NV to Mojave Desertcar car
    38h 34m
    $686–1,311

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Mojave Desertcar car
    39h 43m
    $299–570

  4. Drive 1,820.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Mojave Desertcar car 1,820.5 mi
    28h 52m
    $333–480

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare 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 Mojave Desertcar car
    7h 15m
    $166–394

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly, 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 Mojave Desertcar car
    8h 27m
    $223–888

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,600.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Mojave Desert. 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 Mojave Desert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Mojave Desert via Kingman Station, Kingman, AZ, and Laughlin, NV in around 38h 34m.

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