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

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

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  1. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRNO - MDW
    7h 35m
    $154–672

  2. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRNO - ORD
    7h 58m
    $124–472

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sparks Transit Centerbus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    45h 15m
    $173–420

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainCalifornia Zephyr
    46h 38m
    $180–600

  5. Drive 1,939.8 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to Chicagocar1,939.8 mi
    29h 31m
    $354–512

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSMF - ORD
    9h 30m
    $181–429

  7. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSMF - MDW
    9h 19m
    $201–869

  8. Bus to Reno/Tahoe International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeRNO - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    11h 32m
    $257–1,237

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

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Roseville Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Roseville Amtrak to Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtraktrain
    3. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeOAK - MDW
    11h 14m
    $185–790

Truckee to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration45h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Truckee, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Truckee to Chicago Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center and Denver Union Station in around 45h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–600 and the journey takes 46h 38m.

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