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How to get fromAurora to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Aurora to California by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 42m
    $161–669

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 23m
    $135–675

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 10m
    $704–1,504

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $346–647

  5. Drive 1,970.7 mi

    1. Drive from Aurora to Los Angelescar car 1,970.7 mi
    31h 10m
    $360–520

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 32m
    $249–499

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 56m
    $200–817

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    7h 52m
    $171–718

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 4m
    $136–407

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    8h 8m
    $210–866

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Aurora to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 16m
    $188–776

Aurora to California by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,765.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and California, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 59m.

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