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How to get fromChicago to Fresnoby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Fresno by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORD - FAT
    7h 30m
    $154–756

  2. Train, bus via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Fresnobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 1h
    $235–1,391

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $192–660

  4. Drive 2,083.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fresnocar car 2,083.9 mi
    34h 43m
    $381–550

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MDW - FAT
    8h 57m
    $224–1,006

  6. 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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MKE - FAT
    10h 45m
    $305–1,419

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Fresno Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810 / ...
    2d 8h
    $208–807

Chicago to Fresno by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Fresno Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 3h.

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