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How to get fromEureka to Chicagoby plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Eureka to Chicago by plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ACV - ORD
    9h 22m
    $104–478

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Vallejobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vallejo Transit Center to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 7h

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 11h

  4. Drive 2,249.8 mi

    1. Drive from Eureka to Chicagocar car 2,249.8 mi
    36h 15m
    $411–594

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ACV - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    11h 46m
    $286–1,323

Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Eureka, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Arcata-Eureka Airport (ACV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eureka Amtrak Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Vallejo Transit Center, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 7h.

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