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Sacramento to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$497.52–$1,148.12
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$574.06

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$420.98
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$548.54
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$369.95
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.08–$280.65

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$765.41
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$548.54

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$357.19
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.68–$446.49
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$59.96–$293.41
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$82.92–$357.19

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$625.09

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$548.54
Plane from Sacramento International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.14–$701.63
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.58
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.62
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Sacramento to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Train from Sacramento to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.03–$89.30
Train from Sacramento to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.76–$82.92
Train from Sacramento to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.14–$102.05

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.12–$15.31

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Sacramento Bus Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.21–$108.43
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver
Ave. Duration:
21h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$484.76

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.68–$204.11

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Denver to Omaha,
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$153.08–$178.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to Chicago is to fly which costs $54.35 - $923.91 and takes 5h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sacramento to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Sacramento to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $54.35 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Sacramento and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento station to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Sacramento Bus Station and arriving at Chicago via Sparks Transit Center, Denver and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Sacramento and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sacramento and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Sacramento to Chicago?

The distance between Sacramento and Chicago is 2906 km. The road distance is 3292.2 km.

How do I travel from Sacramento to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 45h 30m and costs $282.61 - $869.57 .

How long does it take to get from Sacramento to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Sacramento to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Chicago bus from?

Sacramento to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Sacramento Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Sacramento to Chicago train from?

Sacramento to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Sacramento station.

Train, bus or fly from Sacramento to Chicago?

The best way to get from Sacramento to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $92.39 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $282.61 - $869.57 and takes 45h 30m, you could also train, which costs $184.78 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Sacramento to Chicago bus arrive?

Sacramento to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Sparks Transit Center station.

What is the time difference between Sacramento and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 20:52 in Sacramento and 22:52 in Chicago.

Where does the Sacramento to Chicago train arrive?

Sacramento to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Sacramento to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to Chicago is 3292 km. It takes approximately 31h 9m to drive from Sacramento to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Sacramento to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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