The train between Chicago and San Diego takes 46h 37m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to San Diego. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and San Diego. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 1:30 PM which arrives into San Diego at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 46h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at San Diego station via Fullerton Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 37m.
Chicago to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Diego station.
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The distance between Chicago and San Diego is 2,786.9 km. The road distance is 3,709 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 46h 5m.
