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

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There are 6 ways to get from Fresno to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFAT - ORD
    6h 32m
    $153–706

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Bakersfield Train Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    46h 58m

  3. Bus, train via Los Angeles (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Fresno to Los AngelesbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $231–1,542

  4. Drive 2,087.5 mi

    1. Drive from Fresno to Chicagocar2,087.5 mi
    34h 37m
    $381–551

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeFAT - MDW
    7h 51m
    $203–906

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Fresno Bus Station to Sacramento Bus StationbusGreyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $264–1,753

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Fresno, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and three other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fresno Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Bakersfield Train Station, Bakersfield, Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, and Denver Union Station in around 46h 58m.

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