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How to get fromChicago to Sacramento International Airport & Terminal Aby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Sacramento International Airport & Terminal A by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    5h 58m
    $182–805

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    6h 16m
    $152–655

  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
    2d
    $326–633

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $706–1,483

  5. Drive 2,043 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sacramento International Airport & Terminal Acar car 2,043 mi
    31h 32m
    $373–539

Chicago to Sacramento International Airport & Terminal A by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,797.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sacramento International Airport & Terminal A, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Terminal A via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 2d.

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