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

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeRNO - MDW
    5h 56m

  2. Train (Amtrak)

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

  3. Bus

    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 to Champaignbus
    4. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    47h 12m
    $279–590

  4. Drive 1,939.8 mi

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

  5. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Truckee Depot - Arrive to Reno Tahoe International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeRNO - ORD
    6h 18m

Truckee to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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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 $180–600 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, Denver, Champaign, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 47h 12m.

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