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How to get fromChicago to Needlesby plane, shuttle, train, train (Amtrak), bus or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Needles by plane, shuttle, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMDW - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    10h 39m
    $200–705

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Needles StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    35h 44m
    $160–550

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Kingman Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    44h 9m

  4. Drive 1,847.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Needlescar1,847.7 mi
    28h 55m
    $338–488

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeORD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    11h
    $180–485

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle, train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeMKE - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain
    12h 6m
    $251–759

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)planeMDW - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain
    12h 10m
    $346–899

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain
    16h 6m

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeMDW - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain
    15h 49m

Chicago to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration35h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Needles Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–550 and the journey takes 35h 44m.

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