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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeMDW - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    8h 11m
    $164–724

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Truckeebus
    45h 14m
    $167–386

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Truckee Amtrak StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    46h 33m
    $180–600

  4. Drive 1,939.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Truckeecar1,939.4 mi
    29h 30m
    $354–512

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)planeORD - RNO
    2. Take the bus from Reno Amtrak to Truckeebus
    8h 46m
    $184–464

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeMDW - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 12m
    $240–939

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)planeORD - SMF
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Truckee Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 32m
    $310–499

Chicago to Truckee by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Truckee, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Truckee via Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center in around 45h 14m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Truckee Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–600 and the journey takes 46h 33m.

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