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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Madera by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane MDW - FAT
    10h 49m
    $168–764

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORD - FAT
    11h
    $108–454

  3. Train, bus via Anaheim

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Los Angeles to Madera, CAbus bus San Ysidro
    2d 2h
    $1,283–1,963

  4. 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 Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 5h
    $437–696

  5. Drive  2,080.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Maderacar car 2,080.8 mi
    34h 44m
    $356–514

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 2m
    $228–912

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 16m
    $158–432

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    11h 46m
    $184–786

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, 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 bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 40m
    $216–890

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the bus from BART Dublin Station to Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Madera Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 1m
    $136–530

  11. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramentotrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Madera Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2d 8h
    $1,315–2,020

Chicago to Madera by train, subway, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 49m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madera Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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