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How to get fromRedding to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Redding to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Redding Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRDD - ORD
    9h 6m
    $114–476

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Redding Bus Station to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $200–668

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to SacramentotrainCoast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Sacramento to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $290–1,966

  4. Drive 2,103.5 mi

    1. Drive from Redding to Chicagocar2,103.5 mi
    32h 44m
    $384–555

  5. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    10h 36m
    $154–625

  6. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Redding Amtrak to Sacramentotrain
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    10h 27m
    $194–825

Redding to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Redding, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Redding Municipal Airport (RDD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Redding Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station via Sacramento Bus Station, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 2h.

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