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How to get fromSacramento, CA to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Sacramento, CA to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    6h 57m
    $126–562

  2. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    7h 14m
    $102–302

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $396–592

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $1,202–2,002

  5. Drive  2,042.9 mi

    1. Drive from Sacramento, CA to Chicagocar car 2,042.9 mi
    31h 31m
    $373–539

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    9h 45m
    $176–640

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    10h 30m
    $206–358

  8. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    10h 18m
    $186–528

Sacramento, CA to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$396Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,816.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stockton Blvd & 65Th St to Chicago Bus Station via 8Th St & Capitol Ave, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d.

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