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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Eureka by plane, 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 57m
    $144–708

  2. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Martineztrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Martinez to Eureka Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 12h
    $690–1,476

  3. Drive 2,249 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Eurekacar car 2,249 mi
    36h 12m
    $411–593

  4. 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
    12h
    $326–1,464

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV)plane plane MDW - ACV
    11h 43m
    $214–1,008

Chicago to Eureka by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$690Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) every 4 hours.

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