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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Yosemite Valley by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, bus

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    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 Yosemite International Airport to Curry Villagebus bus
    10h 24m
    $232–455

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431 to Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Streetbus bus 395
    3. Drive from Bridgeport - 121 Emigrant Street to Yosemite Valleycar car
    2d 3h
    $574–1,321

  3. Bus

    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 Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rdbus bus 395
    4. Take the bus from Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride to Curry Villagebus bus
    2d 4h
    $382–587

  4. Drive  2,001.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Yosemite Valleycar car 2,001.7 mi
    32h 50m
    $366–528

Chicago to Yosemite Valley by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$382Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,841.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Curry Village via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, and Mammoth Lakes Park & Ride in around 2d 4h.

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