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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Balboa Park by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 12m
    $156–295

  2. 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
    $1,275–1,964

  3. 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

  4. Drive  2,074.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Balboa Parkcar car 2,074.2 mi
    32h 36m
    $379–547

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 3m
    $156–715

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    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 31m
    $213–846

  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 LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    10h 29m
    $200–480

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,275Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,743.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. 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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