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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Saa to Oldbus bus
    8h 44m

  2. Drive  2,089.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Orlandcar car 2,089.3 mi
    32h 31m
    $382–551

  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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $468–683

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 6h
    $1,377–2,104

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Saa to Oldbus bus
    9h 3m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration5h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Orland via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, and Chico Bus Station in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Orland via Sacramento and Chico Amtrak in around 2d 6h.

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