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How to get fromMinneapolis to Chicoby plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Minneapolis to Chico by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sacramento International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MSP - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    8h 31m
    $189–811

  2. Fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MSP - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 46m
    $175–721

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Chico Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $320–636

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Portlandtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Portland to Chico Amtraktrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 6h
    $712–1,562

  5. Drive 1,874.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Chicocar car 1,874.3 mi
    30h 58m
    $343–495

  6. Fly to Redding Municipal Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Redding Municipal Airport (RDD)plane plane MSP - RDD
    2. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Chico Amtraktrain train
    12h 7m
    $216–904

  7. Fly to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MSP - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    4. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    11h 50m
    $202–443

  8. Fly to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MSP - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    12h 35m
    $510–795

  9. Fly to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MSP - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Take the train from Sacramento to Chico Amtraktrain train
    13h 7m
    $217–870

Minneapolis to Chico by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$320Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,618.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Chico, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chico Bus Station via Des Moines, Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Sacramento Bus Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Chico Amtrak via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Portland in around 2d 6h.

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