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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Grass Valley by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 16m
    $310–1,120

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

    cheapest
    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 Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    13h 32m
    $134–458

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 1h
    $234–660

  4. Bus

    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 Roseville Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus 5
    2d 2h
    $192–439

  5. Drive 1,994.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Grass Valleycar car 1,994.8 mi
    30h 41m
    $364–526

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    2. Take the train from Reno to Colfax Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 54m
    $290–510

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    10h 58m
    $210–879

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    10h 47m
    $300–1,329

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, train, bus

    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 Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    12h 44m
    $240–1,091

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

    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 Auburn Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    13h 43m
    $346–1,471

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

    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 Auburn Amtraktrain train
    4. Take the bus from Nevada St at Amtrak Station to Tinloy St at Bank Stbus bus
    13h 20m
    $170–618

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Colfax Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–600 and the journey takes 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tinloy St at Bank St via Denver Union Station, Sparks Transit Center, Roseville Bus Stop, Roseville Galleria, and Nevada St at Amtrak Station in around 2d 2h.

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