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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    11h 8m
    $200–525

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Needles Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    35h 44m
    $500–1,200

  3. Drive 1,847.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Needlescar car 1,847.7 mi
    29h 3m
    $338–488

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    10h 54m
    $220–735

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

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MKE - LAS
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Harry Reid International to Kingman, AZshuttle bus
    4. Take the train from Kingman Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 15m
    $293–1,045

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Needles Stationtrain train
    13h 16m
    $306–1,267

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane MDW - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 10m
    $422–1,139

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane plane ORD - PHX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sky Harbor International Airport to Flagstaff Amtrakshuttle bus
    3. Take the train from Flagstaff to Needles Stationtrain train
    12h 34m
    $502–1,039

  9. 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)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Needles Stationtrain train
    16h 6m
    $252–885

Chicago to Needles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration35h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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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 $500–1,200 and the journey takes 35h 44m.

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