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How to get fromChicago to Balboa Parkby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Balboa Park by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    6h 40m
    $206–865

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 59m
    $156–665

  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 San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46h 33m
    $755–1,523

  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 to San Diegobus bus
    2d 3h
    $393–752

  5. Drive 2,074.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Balboa Parkcar car 2,074.2 mi
    32h 35m
    $379–547

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    8h 4m
    $264–1,030

Chicago to Balboa Park by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$755Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,744.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Balboa Park, San Diego County, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Balboa Park via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego, Santa Fe Depot, and Park Bl & Zoo Pl in around 46h 33m.

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