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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 10 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
    $122–488

  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
    $1,362–2,087

  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
    $392–566

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain train
    12h 34m
    $304–991

  7. 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 31m
    $230–480

  8. 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 24m
    $230–720

  9. 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
    11h 14m
    $146–661

  10. 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 57m
    $338–633

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

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest 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) every 2 hours. 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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