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How to get fromYosemite Valley to Chicagoby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yosemite Valley to Chicago by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Valley Lodge/Laurel Cottage to Fresno Yosemite International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFAT - ORD
    9h 28m
    $151–634

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 4h
    $207–458

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yosemite Village to Mammoth Lakes Park & Ridebus
    2. Take the bus from Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd to Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431bus
    3. Take the train from Reno to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2d 6h
    $164–413

  4. Drive 2,003.7 mi

    1. Drive from Yosemite Valley to Chicagocar2,003.7 mi
    32h 43m
    $366–529

Yosemite Valley to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Yosemite Valley, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Yosemite Village to Chicago Bus Station via Tavern Rd / Old Mammoth Rd, Reno - RTC Centennial Plaza Bay "O" - 1421 Victorian Avenue, Sparks, NV 89431, Sparks Transit Center, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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