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

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

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

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    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RNO - ORD
    7h 37m
    $94–408

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 30m
    $336–539

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    46h 38m
    $1,200–1,900

  4. Drive  1,939.8 mi

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

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

    1. Take the bus from Truckee to Reno Amtrakbus bus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RNO - MDW
    8h 54m
    $119–508

  6. 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
    $134–528

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

    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 42m
    $119–338

Truckee to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,721.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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 44h 30m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Truckee Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 46h 38m.

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