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

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There are 6 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 45m
    $94–418

  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 Vallejo Transit Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vallejo to Arcatabus bus
    2d 7h
    $442–812

  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
    $624–1,379

  4. Drive 2,242.4 mi

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

  5. 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 50m
    $203–861

  6. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MDW - ACV
    12h 53m
    $144–658

Chicago to Arcata by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 7hAverage Duration
Ticket$442Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Arcata via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Vallejo in around 2d 7h.

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