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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grass Valley to Chicago by bus, train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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  1. Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    9h 19m
    $170–387

  2. Bus, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOAK - MDW
    10h 44m
    $160–741

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 1h
    $228–657

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus5
    2. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $170–498

  5. Drive 1,995 mi

    1. Drive from Grass Valley to Chicagocar1,995 mi
    30h 33m
    $365–526

  6. Bus, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    9h 9m
    $190–827

  7. Train to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRNO - MDW
    10h 54m
    $228–797

  8. Train to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRNO - ORD
    11h 16m
    $198–597

  9. Bus, train, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSFO - MDW
    11h 5m
    $174–663

Grass Valley to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–600 and the journey takes 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from City Hall to Chicago Bus Station via Nevada St at Amtrak Station, Auburn Amtrak, Roseville Amtrak, Roseville Bus Stop, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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