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

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There are 7 ways to get from Truckee to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RNO - MDW
    6h 1m
    $251–854

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    9h 33m
    $134–543

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    46h 38m
    $550–1,300

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 45m
    $351–681

  5. Drive 1,939.8 mi

    1. Drive from Truckee to Chicagocar car 1,939.8 mi
    29h 40m
    $354–512

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

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    6h 20m
    $311–1,004

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

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    9h 23m
    $214–943

Truckee to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 46h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Truckee to Chicago Bus Station via Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 47h 45m.

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