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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Davis by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    7h 45m
    $182–821

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    8h 4m
    $142–431

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $364–570

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Davistrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $1,200–2,000

  5. Drive  2,053.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Daviscar car 2,053.2 mi
    31h 35m
    $375–542

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Davistrain train
    9h 13m
    $220–878

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    9h 40m
    $170–346

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane MDW - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Davistrain train
    9h 37m
    $220–486

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the train from Santa Clara Amtrak to Davistrain train
    10h 12m
    $240–908

Chicago to Davis by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$364Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,822.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to 5th St at I St. via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Sacramento Bus Station, Richards Blvd & Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 7Th St & Capitol Ave, and J St. at 8th St. in around 2d 1h.

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