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How to get fromChicago to Sparksby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Sparks by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MDW - RNO
    5h 41m
    $202–955

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Renotrain train California Zephyr
    45h 27m
    $140–336

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0560S
    42h 59m
    $144–369

  4. Drive 1,904.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Sparkscar car 1,904.6 mi
    29h 2m
    $348–503

  5. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane ORD - RNO
    6h 9m
    $162–305

  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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane MKE - RNO
    9h 13m
    $274–1,318

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)plane plane SBN - RNO
    9h 46m
    $273–1,214

Chicago to Sparks by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration42h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Sparks, NV, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Sparks Transit Center via Denver Union Station in around 42h 59m.

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