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

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There are 10 ways to get from Madera to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAT - ORD
    7h 41m
    $207–434

  2. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FAT - MDW
    9h 11m
    $127–514

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Bakersfield Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d

  4. Bus, train via Anaheim

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2d 3h
    $746–1,585

  5. Drive 2,084.5 mi

    1. Drive from Madera to Chicagocar car 2,084.5 mi
    34h 50m
    $381–550

  6. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    9h 41m
    $186–673

  7. Bus, BART to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to San Jose - King Rdbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Berryessa / North San Jose to Coliseumsubway subway
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    9h 51m
    $202–684

  8. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    10h 36m
    $182–708

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

    1. Take the bus from Madera, CA to Gilroybus bus
    2. Take the train from Gilroy Caltrain Northbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    4. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    10h 38m
    $260–532

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0810
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $781–1,652

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

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

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

United Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Madera Bus Stop 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 2d.

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