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

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

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  1. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SFO - ORD
    8h 46m
    $115–414

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa Amtrak Bus Stop to Martinezbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Martinez to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 6h
    $667–1,527

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Rosa 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 11h
    $376–670

  4. Drive 2,128.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Rosa to Chicagocar car 2,128.1 mi
    33h 11m
    $389–561

  5. Train, bus to San Francisco International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART Larkspurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Larkspur - pickup to San Francisco Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SFO - MDW
    8h 33m
    $165–644

  6. Train, bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Rafael to Oakland International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OAK - MDW
    8h 48m
    $184–816

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

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the subway from El Cerrito Del Norte to Milpitassubway subway
    3. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    10h 8m
    $218–983

  8. Train, train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    11h 22m
    $212–926

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

    1. Take the train from SMART Santa Rosa Downtown to SMART San Rafaeltrain train
    2. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    3. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    11h 39m
    $142–626

Santa Rosa to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$667Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Santa Rosa, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Santa Rosa to Chicago Bus Station via Phoenix Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 11h.

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