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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain train
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RNO - MDW
    10h 28m
    $252–1,117

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    9h 25m
    $140–579

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 1h
    $258–807

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus 5
    2. Take the bus from Roseville Bus Stop 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 1h
    $192–463

  5. Drive 1,995 mi

    1. Drive from Grass Valley to Chicagocar car 1,995 mi
    30h 42m
    $365–526

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

    1. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Renotrain train
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    10h 46m
    $282–757

  7. 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 bus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    9h 15m
    $200–829

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

    1. Take the bus from City Hall to Nevada St at Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    10h 49m
    $180–841

  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 bus
    2. Take the train from Auburn Amtrak to Richmondtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Richmond to San Francisco International Airportsubway subway
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    11h 4m
    $190–673

Grass Valley to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest 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 $210–750 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 1h.

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