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

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There are 9 ways to get from Modesto to Chicago by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    8h 3m
    $189–816

  2. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    9h 52m
    $129–576

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0831 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 5h
    $570–1,331

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $355–624

  5. Drive 2,091.3 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Chicagocar car 2,091.3 mi
    33h 16m
    $382–552

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

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway subway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    8h 48m
    $159–678

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

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    8h 58m
    $131–537

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

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    8h 48m
    $221–937

  9. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lathrop/Manteca Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    9h 27m
    $229–976

Modesto to Chicago by bus, tram, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$570Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Modesto to Chicago Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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