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

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

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  1. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport 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)plane plane FAT - ORD
    7h 45m
    $207–433

  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
    8h 48m
    $107–473

  3. 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
    $1,247–1,973

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Madera Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $395–627

  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
    $156–573

  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
    $162–634

  8. Bus to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    10h 8m
    $141–373

  9. 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 38m
    $142–541

  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
    $1,231–2,045

Madera to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, 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 Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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