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

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

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  1. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    10h 44m

  2. Drive 1,988.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Chicagocar1,988.5 mi
    31h 4m
    $363–525

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver to Champaignbus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    45h 55m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2d

  5. Bus, train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    10h 35m

  6. Bus, train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUR - MDW
    10h 26m

  7. Bus, train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    12h 26m

  8. Bus, train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    4. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    12h 46m

  9. Bus, train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    4. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeONT - ORD
    12h 57m

  10. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeLAS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    12h 23m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar162Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, Denver Union Station, Denver, Champaign, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 45h 55m.

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