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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Owens Lake by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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

    best
    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 Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus
    14h
    $246–907

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

    cheapest
    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 Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus
    14h 36m
    $222–719

  3. Train, bus

    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 Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus 395
    2d 3h
    $686–1,653

  4. Bus, taxi

    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. Take the taxi from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Owens Laketaxi taxi
    2d 4h
    $461–692

  5. Drive  1,962.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Owens Lakecar car 1,962.7 mi
    31h 58m
    $359–518

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    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 Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus
    15h 28m
    $234–500

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

    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 Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus
    15h 51m
    $264–530

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

    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 Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus
    16h 20m
    $230–812

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus
    18h 7m
    $270–533

  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 L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway to Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395bus bus
    18h 41m
    $268–514

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORD - 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. Drive from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Owens Lakecar car
    17h 2m
    $246–493

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights

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Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,953.9 mi
  • Duration: 14h

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Owens Lake. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), walk to Empire / Burbank Airport Transit Center, take the line 165 bus to Burbank Station, walk to Burbank - Downtown, take the train to Lancaster, walk to Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, take the bus to Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395, then take the taxi to Owens Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Owens Lake via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, and Olancha - Mobile, 105 US 395 in around 2d 3h.

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