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How to get fromChicago to Arroyo Grandeby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ORD - SBP
    11h 30m
    $196–501

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 10m
    $106–448

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 1h
    $1,341–2,071

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Drive  2,146.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Arroyo Grandecar car 2,146.5 mi
    34h 35m
    $367–530

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MDW - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    12h 50m
    $172–768

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    13h 19m
    $230–600

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    13h 33m
    $184–380

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    15h 58m
    $248–723

  10. 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
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    15h 12m
    $294–913

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MDW - SBP
    12h 6m
    $156–711

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,855 mi
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Arroyo Grande via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 2d 1h.

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