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

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There are 8 ways to get from Folsom to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    7h 28m
    $126–562

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    46h 57m
    $226–609

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 4h
    $232–1,702

  4. Drive 2,024.6 mi

    1. Drive from Folsom to Chicagocar2,024.6 mi
    31h 6m
    $370–534

  5. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    7h 18m
    $166–762

  6. Train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOAK - MDW
    9h 55m
    $172–692

  7. Train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Richmondtrain
    2. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSFO - MDW
    10h 22m
    $170–652

  8. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSJC - MDW
    11h 10m
    $198–800

Folsom to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$232Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Folsom to Chicago Bus Station via Roseville Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 46h 57m.

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