There are 6 ways to get from Arcata to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ACV - ORD
9h 9m$154–657Bus
- Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus
- Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 9h$420–773Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Arcata to Martinezbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
2d 11h$848–1,738Drive 2,241 mi
- Drive from Arcata to Chicagocar 2,241 mi
36h 4m$409–591Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane ACV - MKE
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
11h 24m$311–1,271Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ACV - MDW
8h 30m$184–757
Arcata to Chicago by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arcata to Chicago is to fly which costs $150 - $700 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Arcata to Chicago is to fly which takes 8h 30m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Arcata to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Arcata and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Arcata and Chicago is 1902 miles. The road distance is 2254.1 miles.
The best way to get from Arcata to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs $420 - $800.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Arcata to Chicago, including transfers.
Arcata to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Arcata station.
The best way to get from Arcata to Chicago is to fly which takes 9h 9m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 2 days 9h.
Arcata to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Napa Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Arcata. It is currently 11:23 AM in Arcata and 1:23 PM in Chicago.
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 Soscol Gateway Transit Ctr, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,200
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via San Francisco, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–850
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Arcata-Eureka Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Martinez to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $750–1,600
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Arcata to Martinez
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $95–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Suisun City Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–300
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–290
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Arcata to Chicago is 2254 miles. It takes approximately 36h 4m to drive from Arcata to Chicago.
There are 1278+ hotels available in Chicago.







