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Chicago to San Juan Capistrano trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Chicago and San Juan Capistrano takes 44h 30m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Chicago to San Juan Capistrano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44h 30m
Duration
2,228 mi
Distance
$1,423
Average price
Once a week
Frequency

Chicago to San Juan Capistrano train times

Trains run once a week between Chicago and San Juan Capistrano. The service departs Chicago at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into San Juan Capistrano at 08:55:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakMetrolink Trains44h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,227.6 mi
  • Duration: 44h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to San Juan Capistrano via Riverside - Downtown in around 44h 21m.

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