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How to get fromChicago to Needlesby plane, shuttle, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Needles by plane, shuttle, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 53m
    $216–470

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 44m
    $460–1,100

  3. Bus, train

    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. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    44h 35m
    $337–537

  4. Drive  1,847.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Needlescar car 1,847.7 mi
    29h 5m
    $338–488

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    11h 11m
    $246–500

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    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. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 15m
    $267–888

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 14m
    $230–917

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 3m
    $362–559

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 26m
    $432–699

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    16h 7m
    $264–580

Chicago to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration35h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,715 mi
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Needles Station once daily. Tickets cost $460–1,100 and the journey takes 35h 44m.

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