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How to get fromSalinas to Chicagoby shuttle, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    7h 59m
    $224–813

  2. Bus, bus to Fresno Yosemite International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from N Main / Rossi to Monterey / Gilroy Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gilroy to Fresno, CAbus bus
    3. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAT - ORD
    11h 12m
    $130–498

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $373–707

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Salinas to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 7h
    $790–1,657

  5. Drive 2,211.4 mi

    1. Drive from Salinas to Chicagocar car 2,211.4 mi
    34h 22m
    $404–583

  6. Shuttle to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Prunedale Park & Ride to SJC Airport Terminal Ashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    8h 22m
    $174–663

  7. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    8h 53m
    $158–349

  8. Train, Caltrain to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae Caltrain Northboundtrain train
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    8h 46m
    $158–619

  9. Train, train to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Salinas to San Josetrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    9h 29m
    $198–778

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

    1. Take the train from Salinas to Oaklandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Oakland to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    12h 32m
    $219–689

Salinas to Chicago by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$373Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,909.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Salinas to Chicago Bus Station via Oakland, Lake Merritt, West Oakland, Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 5h.

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