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How to get fromChicago to California State University, Long Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to California State University, Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 29m
    $268–520

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h
    $136–711

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 10m
    $786–1,522

  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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to Cal State Long Beachbus bus 577
    2d
    $353–686

  5. Drive 2,021.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to California State University, Long Beachcar car 2,021.2 mi
    31h 48m
    $369–533

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    7h 8m
    $186–759

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 15m
    $186–391

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 20m
    $232–919

Chicago to California State University, Long Beach by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and California State University, Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

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