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3291 km.
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Chicago, United States of America → Sacramento, United States of America

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Sacramento

Composite routes from Chicago to Sacramento

Cheapest
31 h 6 min
Car
3291 km.
from $181
Other
46 h 15 min
2876 km.
from $698.57
9 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
2878 km.
from $308.05
10 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
2878 km.
from $197.29
10 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
2878 km.
from $262.51

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$978.26
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$489.13
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$869.57
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83
Train from Oakland Coliseum/Airport Amtrak to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.96–$76.09
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$70.65

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from San Francisco International Airport to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.33–$13.04

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Sparks
Ave. Duration:
20h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$413.04
Bus from Sparks Transit Center to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.24–$92.39

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email:
info@burlingtontrailways.com
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$173.91

Express Arrow

Phone:
+1-877-779-2999
Email:
tony@expressarrow.com
Website:
expressarrow.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Denver
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$119.57–$152.17

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Sacramento is to fly which costs $54.35 - $923.91 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $54.35 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Sacramento?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Sacramento station. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Sacramento Bus Station via Omaha, NE, Denver Union Station and Sparks Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Sacramento?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Sacramento. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Chicago to Sacramento?

The distance between Chicago and Sacramento is 2909 km. The road distance is 3289.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Sacramento without a car is to bus which takes 46h 15m and costs $282.61 - $869.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Chicago to Sacramento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Sacramento bus from?

Chicago to Sacramento bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Sacramento train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Sacramento?

The best way to get from Chicago to Sacramento is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $54.35 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $282.61 - $869.57 and takes 46h 15m, you could also train, which costs $184.78 - $597.83 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Chicago to Sacramento bus arrive?

Chicago to Sacramento bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Omaha station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Sacramento?

Sacramento is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 13:14 in Chicago and 11:14 in Sacramento.

Where does the Chicago to Sacramento train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chicago to Sacramento?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Sacramento is 3289 km. It takes approximately 31h 6m to drive from Chicago to Sacramento.

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

Book your Chicago to Sacramento train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sacramento?

There are 259+ hotels available in Sacramento. Prices start at $57.64 per night.
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