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How to get fromArcata to Chicagoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeACV - ORD
    9h 7m
    $114–487

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus
    2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 8h

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to MartinezbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 11h

  4. Drive 2,242.2 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Chicagocar2,242.2 mi
    35h 55m
    $410–592

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeACV - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    11h 28m
    $296–1,322

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arcata to Chicago Bus Station via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 8h.

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