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

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There are 6 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)plane plane ACV - ORD
    9h 9m
    $204–807

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Vallejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 8h
    $420–778

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 11h
    $795–1,639

  4. Drive 2,241 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Chicagocar car 2,241 mi
    36h 4m
    $409–591

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ACV - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 24m
    $490–1,971

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ACV - MDW
    8h 30m
    $264–1,107

Arcata to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 8hAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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) every 4 hours. 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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