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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)plane plane ACV - ORD
    8h 52m
    $114–507

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Arcata to Napa Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Suisun City Bus Stop 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 9h

  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

  4. Drive  2,241 mi

    1. Drive from Arcata to Chicagocar car 2,241 mi
    36h 3m
    $383–554

  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
    10h 56m
    $259–991

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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 Center, Suisun City Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 9h.

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