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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    11h 17m
    $212–900

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    11h 56m
    $142–550

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus
    2d
    $406–605

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Amtrak Reno to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Avebus bus Reno
    2d 1h
    $1,221–1,870

  5. Drive  1,949.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Alturascar car 1,949.8 mi
    31h 43m
    $334–482

Chicago to Alturas by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,878.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Corner Of Main And West Fifth Ave via Denver Union Station, RTC CENTENNIAL PLAZA Bay B, RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay I 4SS, and Amtrak Reno in around 2d.

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