There are 6 ways to get from Fresno to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FAT - ORD
6h 36m$203–426Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane FAT - MDW
8h 6m$113–476Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Fresno to Los Angelesbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2d 1h$670–1,498Bus
- Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Los Angeles Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 5h$341–674Drive 2,087.5 mi
- Drive from Fresno to Chicagocar 2,087.5 mi
34h 49m$381–551Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Fresno, CA to San Jose - King Rd Pink Elephantbus
- Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SJC - MDW
9h 52m$149–598
Fresno to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fresno to Chicago is to fly which costs $200 - $430 and takes 6h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Fresno to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $200 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Fresno station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Fresno Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
The distance between Fresno and Chicago is 1763 miles. The road distance is 2099.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fresno to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Fresno to Chicago, including transfers.
Fresno to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Fresno Bus Station.
The best way to get from Fresno to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 36m and costs $200 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
Fresno to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Fresno. It is currently 5:58 PM in Fresno and 7:58 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Fresno to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Fresno to Chicago is 2100 miles. It takes approximately 34h 49m to drive from Fresno to Chicago.
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