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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

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    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 20m

  2. Drive  1,988.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tehachapi to Chicagocar car 1,988.5 mi
    31h 14m
    $363–525

  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

  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. 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

  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
    11h 10m

  7. 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 23m

  8. 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 52m

  9. 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 15m

  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 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 23m

Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,868.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

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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