There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Arroyo Grande by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ORD - SBP
11h 19m$196–501Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane ORD - SBA
- Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus
11h 3m$132–518Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain Pacific Surfliner
2d 1h$661–1,450Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Grover Beach Amtrakbus
2d 5h$358–702Drive 2,146.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Arroyo Grandecar 2,146.5 mi
34h 34m$392–566Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane MDW - BUR
- Take the train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
12h 24m$254–991Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
13h 9m$230–720Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
13h 29m$210–480Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane MDW - SBP
10h 54m$146–611Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtraktrain
15h 47m$268–583
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Arroyo Grande is to fly which costs $190 - $500 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Arroyo Grande is to fly which takes 10h 54m and costs $140 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Santa Barbara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Arroyo Grande. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Grover Beach Amtrak via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Chicago and Arroyo Grande is 1866 miles. The road distance is 2159 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Arroyo Grande without a car is to train which takes 2 days 1h and costs $650 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Chicago to Arroyo Grande, including transfers.
Chicago to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Arroyo Grande is to fly which takes 11h 19m and costs $190 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $650 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 1h, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $700 and takes 2 days 5h.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Burbank to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Grover Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Arroyo Grande bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Arroyo Grande is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 9:33 AM in Chicago and 7:33 AM in Arroyo Grande.
Chicago to Arroyo Grande train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Arroyo Grande is 2159 miles. It takes approximately 34h 34m to drive from Chicago to Arroyo Grande.
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