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How to get fromChicago to Arcataby plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Arcata by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 19m
    $154–658

  2. 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 Sparks Transit Center to Suisun City Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napa Amtrak Bus Stop to Arcatabus bus
    2d 10h

  3. 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

  4. Drive  2,241.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Arcatacar car 2,241.2 mi
    36h 3m
    $409–591

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MDW - ACV
    9h 48m
    $224–958

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,890.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Arcata via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Suisun City Train Depot, and Napa Amtrak Bus Stop in around 2d 10h.

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