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How to get fromChicago to Sierra Nevadaby plane, bus, unknown, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Sierra Nevada by plane, bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, bus, travel

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MDW - 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. Walk from Three Rivers Historical Museum to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    14h 11m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus 395
    4. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    2d 3h

  3. Bus, travel

    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. Walk from Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    2d 3h

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

    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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    15h

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bishop Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bishop Airport (BIH)plane plane MDW - BIH
    2. Take the bus from Bishop - Vons/Kmart, 1200 N. Main Street to Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    3. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    11h 18m

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

    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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    16h 1m

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

    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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    16h 24m

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

    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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    5. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    17h 2m

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

    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 Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Streetbus bus
    4. Walk from Whitney Portal to Sierra Nevadaunknown unknown
    18h 44m

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$168Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858.6 mi
  • Duration: 14h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Sierra Nevada. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), walk to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, take the bus to Fresno Amtrak, walk to Fresno Bus Station, take the bus to Visalia Transit Station, take the bus to Three Rivers Historical Museum, then travel to Sierra Nevada. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Sierra Nevada via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, Lancaster, Lancaster - Metrolink Station, 44812 Sierra Highway, and Lone Pine - McDonald's, 601 S. Main Street in around 2d 3h.

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