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

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 14m
    $196–915

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus Crsn
    47h 9m
    $618–1,324

  3. Drive 1,924 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Carson Citycar car 1,924 mi
    29h 33m
    $352–508

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall to Washington Street and W Plaza Streetbus bus
    8h 50m
    $216–915

  5. Train, bus via Salt Lake City

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Salt Lake Citytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctr to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS to S Stewart Street at Supreme Courtbus bus
    47h 16m
    $547–1,149

Chicago to Carson City by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$618Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carson City, NV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Carson City. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO), walk to Terminal Way and Vassar Street, take the line 12 bus to RTC TRANSFER CENTER and Meadowood Mall, then take the bus to Washington Street and W Plaza Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Street and W Plaza Street via Reno and RTC 4th STREET STATION Bay R 4SS in around 47h 9m.

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