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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    6h 9m
    $272–905

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    6h 43m
    $242–655

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    43h 55m
    $409–714

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    45h 48m
    $802–1,522

  5. Drive 1,914.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Virginia Citycar car 1,914.5 mi
    29h 22m
    $350–505

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,710 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Virginia City, NV, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Virginia City via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 43h 55m.

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