There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Carlin by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane ORD - EKO
7h 29m$162–605Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Elkobus Greyhound US0560S
37h 43m$297–544Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Stationtrain California Zephyr
39h 48m$638–1,244Drive 1,641.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Carlincar 1,641.6 mi
25h 11m$300–433Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO)plane MDW - EKO
7h 23m$202–805
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Carlin is to bus which costs $290 - $550 and takes 37h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Carlin is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $200 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Carlin. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Elko via Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Carlin station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Elko Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and Carlin is 1490 miles. The road distance is 1651.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Carlin without a car is to bus which takes 37h 43m and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Chicago to Carlin, including transfers.
Chicago to Carlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Carlin train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Carlin is to fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 37h 43m, you could also train, which costs $600 - $1,300 and takes 39h 48m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carlin, NV, USA?
Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Elko Regional Airport (EKO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Carlin via Denver Union Station and Elko in around 37h 43m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Kansas City, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via St. Louis, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Denver, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Elko Regional Airport via Omaha, Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Elko Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–280
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Elko
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Carlin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Denver Union Station.
Carlin is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 11:22 AM in Chicago and 9:22 AM in Carlin.
Chicago to Carlin train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Elko Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Carlin is 1651 miles. It takes approximately 25h 11m to drive from Chicago to Carlin.
There are one+ hotels available in Carlin.








