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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Carpinteria by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    8h 35m
    $104–469

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46h 52m
    $1,277–1,963

  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 Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 3h
    $407–598

  4. Drive  2,073.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Carpinteriacar car 2,073.3 mi
    32h 58m
    $379–547

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 17m
    $190–698

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $160–458

  7. 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 Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    3. Take the train from Moorpark Amtrak to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $226–907

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    11h 42m
    $208–791

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    12h 12m
    $212–799

  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 Carpinteria Stationtrain train
    13h 13m
    $196–709

Chicago to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration46h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,838.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles in around 46h 52m.

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