Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Mount Shasta

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Mount Shasta by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane ORD - MFR
    2. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Mt Shastabus bus
    15h 33m
    $132–495

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus bus
    2d 4h
    $433–650

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Dunsmuir Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 9h
    $1,415–2,184

  4. Drive  2,053 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Mount Shastacar car 2,053 mi
    35h 21m
    $375–542

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane ORD - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus bus
    14h 7m
    $176–724

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus bus
    13h 19m
    $290–1,016

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus bus
    13h 33m
    $230–556

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Redding Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus bus
    16h 15m
    $330–1,045

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

    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 Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Mt Shastabus bus
    16h 26m
    $182–655

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR)plane plane MDW - MFR
    2. Take the bus from Medford Airport to Newman United Methodist Church - Grants Passbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Grants Pass to Mt Shastabus bus
    15h
    $176–735

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Redding Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MDW - RDD
    2. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Mt Shastabus bus
    13h 51m
    $266–1,124

Chicago to Mount Shasta by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chicago to Mount Shasta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,973 mi
  • Duration: 15h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Mt Shasta via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 4h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Mount Shasta via Sacramento and Dunsmuir Amtrak Station in around 2d 9h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There