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How to get fromCalifornia to Naval Station Great Lakesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from California to Naval Station Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 27m
    $249–494

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 19m
    $110–467

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    45h 39m
    $719–1,475

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2d 3h
    $347–640

  5. Drive 2,014.4 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Naval Station Great Lakescar car 2,014.4 mi
    32h 4m
    $368–531

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 8m
    $130–567

  7. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 9m
    $149–615

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 31m
    $135–405

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 26m
    $129–405

  10. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    9h 13m
    $202–825

California to Naval Station Great Lakes by train, bus, and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration45h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,778.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between California, USA and Naval Station Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Naval Station Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, and Great Lakes in around 45h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Naval Station Great Lakes via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Clark & Harrison, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, Highland Park, and Great Lakes in around 2d 3h.

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