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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Folsom 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)planeMDW - SMF
    7h 46m
    $218–962

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)planeORD - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
    11h 34m
    $126–452

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Roseville Bus Stopbus
    47h 16m
    $228–570

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SacramentotrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $194–1,601

  5. Drive 2,024.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Folsomcar2,024.5 mi
    31h 5m
    $370–534

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeORD - SMF
    8h 9m
    $168–762

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)planeMDW - OAK
    2. Take the train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    10h 48m
    $224–906

  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)planeMDW - SFO
    2. Take the subway from San Francisco International Airport to Richmondsubway
    3. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain
    11h 9m
    $152–552

Chicago to Folsom by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$194Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Folsom via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Roseville Bus Stop in around 47h 16m.

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