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Salinas to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$561.30
Plane from Fresno Air Terminal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.33–$586.82

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$344.44
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$267.89
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$331.68
Plane from Fresno Air Terminal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.35–$318.92

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.84–$535.79
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$829.20
Plane from Fresno Air Terminal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$561.30

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$58.68–$280.65
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
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.78–$280.65

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.57–$548.54

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$171.16
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$548.54
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$433.73
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$160.46
Plane from Fresno Air Terminal Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.84–$408.22

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Jose Diridon Caltrain Northbound to Millbrae
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.29–$10.84

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Salinas to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.84–$82.92
Train from Emeryville to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Train from San Jose to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.65–$76.54
Bus from Salinas to Emeryville
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.33–$829.20
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.79–$191.35

Groome Transportation

Phone:
+1 (334) 821-3399
Website:
groometransportation.com
Bus from Meridian Spur / Prunedale Park & Ride to San
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.48–$57.41

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Salinas Train Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.62–$108.43

Tufesa Mexico

Phone:
+52 644 410 2444
Website:
tufesa.com.mx/
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno,
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.48–$24.24

Tufesa

Phone:
+1 833 766 3553
Website:
tufesainternacional.com
Bus from Gilroy to Fresno,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.72–$61.23

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Salinas to Chicago is to train and Caltrain and fly which costs $76.09 - $336.96 and takes 8h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salinas to Chicago is to shuttle and fly which takes 8h 9m and costs $130.43 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Salinas and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Salinas station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Salinas Train Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.

How far is it from Salinas to Chicago?

The distance between Salinas and Chicago is 3162 km. The road distance is 3569.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Salinas to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 7h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Salinas to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salinas to Chicago bus from?

Salinas to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Salinas Train Station.

Where does the Salinas to Chicago bus arrive?

Salinas to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Salinas and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Salinas. It is currently 00:13 in Salinas and 02:13 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Salinas to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Salinas to Chicago is 3570 km. It takes approximately 34h 7m to drive from Salinas to Chicago.

How do I get a bus ticket from Salinas to Chicago?

Book your Salinas to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
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