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How to get fromCarlsbad to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Carlsbad to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    6h 45m
    $124–562

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    7h 2m
    $104–462

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 10m
    $710–1,514

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside Transportation Center to Los Angeles Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $346–664

  5. Drive 2,047.7 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Chicagocar car 2,047.7 mi
    32h 16m
    $374–540

  6. Bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 16m

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    10h
    $206–443

  8. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Carlsbad Village Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 18m
    $222–880

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    10h
    $175–667

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

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 51m
    $182–688

Carlsbad to Chicago by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$710Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,776.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Chicago Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 45h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad Bl & Oak Av to Chicago Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside Transportation Center, Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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