There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Coronado by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 901 bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Plbus
5h 45m$116–505Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
47h 3m$572–1,353Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus
2d 4h$361–585Drive 2,079.6 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Coronadocar 2,079.6 mi
32h 43m$380–549Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
7h 15m$156–715
Chicago to Coronado by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Coronado is to fly and line 901 bus which costs $110 - $550 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Coronado is to fly and line 901 bus which takes 5h 45m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Coronado. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Orange Av & Park Pl via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and 12th & Imperial Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Coronado. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at San Diego via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 3m.
The distance between Chicago and Coronado is 1760 miles. The road distance is 2091.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Coronado without a car is to train which takes 47h 3m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Chicago to Coronado, including transfers.
Chicago to Coronado bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Coronado is to train which takes 47h 3m and costs $550 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 2 days 4h, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Coronado, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Orange Av & Park Pl via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego, Broadway & Pacific Hwy, Broadway & Front St, and 1st Av & Broadway in around 47h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Orange Av & Park Pl via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, San Diego, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from 1st Av & Broadway to Orange Av & Park Pl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Coronado bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Coronado is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 2:35 AM in Chicago and 12:35 AM in Coronado.
Chicago to Coronado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Coronado is 2092 miles. It takes approximately 32h 43m to drive from Chicago to Coronado.
There are 2351+ hotels available in Coronado.