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How to get fromChicago to Northstar Californiaby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Northstar California by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Northstar Californiataxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $372–1,025

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the taxi from Reno-Airport-RNO to Northstar Californiataxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $342–775

  3. 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 Truckeebus bus
    45h 45m
    $379–686

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    46h 48m
    $763–1,497

  5. Drive 1,946.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Northstar Californiacar car 1,946.4 mi
    29h 50m
    $356–514

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,729.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Northstar California via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Truckee in around 45h 45m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 46h 33m.

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