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How to get fromChicago to Mono Lakeby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Mono Lake by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bishop Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane ORD - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus bus
    3. Walk from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    10h 6m

  2. Bus, travel

    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 Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    47h 43m

  3. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus 395
    3. Walk from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    2d 1h

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus
    3. Walk from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 57m

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

    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 - Tahoe International Airport to Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395bus bus
    3. Walk from Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    10h 30m

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORD - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    3. Walk from Curry Village to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    11h 32m

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bishop Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane MDW - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395bus bus
    3. Walk from Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395 to Mono Lakeunknown unknown
    9h 15m

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop Airport (BIH) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,738.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Mono Lake. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Bishop Airport (BIH), take the taxi to Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street, take the bus to Lee Vining - Caltrans Yard, 51548 US 395, then travel to Mono Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Mono Lake via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, and Lee Vining - Chevron, 51557 US 395 in around 47h 43m.

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