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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane ORD - ACV
    10h 27m
    $174–808

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Arcatabus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 11h
    $770–1,612

  3. Drive 2,242.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Arcatacar car 2,242.4 mi
    36h 3m
    $410–592

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MKE - ACV
    11h 42m
    $387–1,669

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MDW - ACV
    10h 25m
    $254–1,208

Chicago to Arcata by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 11hAverage Duration
Ticket$770Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Arcata, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours.

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