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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tehachapi to Chicago by bus, train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or car

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

    best
    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 34m

  2. Drive 1,988.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Chicagocar1,988.4 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 South Strip Transit Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    43h 58m

  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 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. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    10h 46m

  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 25m

  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 25m

  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 45m

  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
    13h 3m

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest 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 South Strip Transit Terminal and Denver Union Station in around 43h 58m.

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