There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Del Mar by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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, train
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 54m$122–520Train
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain IE-OC Line
46h 37m$542–1,271Bus
- 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 to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
2d 3h$364–586Drive 2,062.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Del Marcar 2,062.3 mi
32h 30m$377–544Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 24m$162–730
Chicago to Del Mar by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Del Mar is to fly and train which costs $120 - $550 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Del Mar is to fly and train which takes 6h 54m and costs $120 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Camino Del Mar & 15th St via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles and Hwy 101 & Plaza St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Del Mar. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Oceanside via Riverside - Downtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 37m.
The distance between Chicago and Del Mar is 1782 miles. The road distance is 2074.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Del Mar without a car is to train which takes 46h 37m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Chicago to Del Mar, including transfers.
Chicago to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Del Mar is to train which takes 46h 37m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $360 - $600 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Del Mar, CA, USA?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 46h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 2d 3h.
- 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 San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–15
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Del Mar bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Del Mar is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 9:54 AM in Chicago and 7:54 AM in Del Mar.
Chicago to Del Mar train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Del Mar is 2074 miles. It takes approximately 32h 30m to drive from Chicago to Del Mar.
There are 527+ hotels available in Del Mar.