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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    10h 21m

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    12h 26m
    $285–1,281

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Amtrak Bus Stop to Las Vegasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    45h 5m
    $351–662

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d

  5. Drive 1,988.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Chicagocar car 1,988.9 mi
    31h 12m
    $363–525

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

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    10h 57m

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

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    10h 53m

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

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    12h 20m

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

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    4. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    12h 49m

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

    1. Take the bus from Tehachapi Park & Ride EB to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    4. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    13h 13m

Tehachapi to Chicago by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration45h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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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 Downtown, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 45h 5m.

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