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How to get fromChicago to Mount Whitneyby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Mount Whitney by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MDW - FAT
    2. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Visalia Transit Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Visalia Transit Center to Three Rivers Historical Museumbus bus
    4. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    13h 46m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    2d 3h

  3. 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 Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus Lpx / ...
    5. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    2d 3h

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    14h 28m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    15h

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    15h 14m

  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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    11h 17m

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    15h 55m

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mojave - Carl's Jr., 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    16h 24m

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    5. Walk from Whitney Portal to Mount Whitneyunknown unknown
    16h 56m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

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Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chicago to Mount Whitney.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,859 mi
  • Duration: 13h 46m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mount Whitney, Tulare County, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Mount Whitney. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, take the bus to Fresno Amtrak, walk to Fresno Bus Station, take the bus to Visalia Transit Station, take the bus to Three Rivers Historical Museum, then travel to Mount Whitney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Mount Whitney via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, and Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street in around 2d 3h.

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