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There are 8 ways to get from Placerville to Chicago by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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

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    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    8h 7m
    $196–914

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    8h 25m
    $116–564

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Placerville to Colfax Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Colfax Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 1h
    $791–1,667

  4. Drive 2,009.9 mi

    1. Drive from Placerville to Chicagocar car 2,009.9 mi
    31h 28m
    $367–530

  5. Bus, bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RNO - MDW
    9h 38m
    $194–793

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

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Stateline Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stateline, NV - Bally's to Reno-Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    9h 59m
    $244–943

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

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    10h 39m
    $202–873

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

    1. Take the bus from Placerville Station Transfer Center to Sacramento - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Santa Clara Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    11h 44m
    $242–1,048

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Placerville, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Placerville to Chicago. However, you can take the bus to Sacramento - Amtrak, walk to J St. at 8th St., take the bus to Terminal A, walk to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colfax Amtrak Station then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

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