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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Fullertonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $140–560

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 40m
    $136–389

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 44m
    $500–1,300

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 1h
    $343–550

  5. Drive  2,002.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Fullertoncar car 2,002.8 mi
    31h 27m
    $366–528

  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
    9h 1m
    $196–429

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 27m
    $156–629

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    8h 55m
    $138–611

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 17m
    $186–826

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $180–770

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $174–772

Chicago Union Station to Fullerton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,846.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Fullerton, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station via Chicago Bus Station, St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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