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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Petaluma by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    8h 54m
    $198–330

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    11h 42m
    $182–465

  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 Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 4h
    $390–599

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Petalumabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 6h

  5. Drive  2,117.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Petalumacar car 2,117.1 mi
    32h 52m
    $387–559

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    8h 42m
    $198–470

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the bus from Oakland International Airport to San Rafaelbus bus
    9h 7m
    $188–810

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Francisco Airport to Petalumabus bus
    10h 15m
    $232–855

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    11h 24m
    $232–885

Chicago to Petaluma by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,913.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Petaluma via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 2d 4h.

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