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How to get fromChicago to Cayucosby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Cayucos by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ORD - SBP
    12h 4m
    $196–501

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MDW - SBP
    11h 38m
    $156–661

  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 Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 2h
    $1,409–2,152

  4. Drive  2,159.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Cayucoscar car 2,159.5 mi
    34h 24m
    $395–570

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 1m
    $358–1,049

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 23m
    $298–799

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    13h 57m

  8. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    5. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Castillo @ Quality Inncar car
    2d 17h
    $978–1,621

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858.2 mi
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Cayucos, 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) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Cayucos via Fullerton Amtrak Station and San Luis Obispo in around 2d 2h.

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