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How to get fromChicago to Disney California Adventureby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Disney California Adventure by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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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
    8h 30m
    $196–429

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

    cheapest
    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 Anaheimtrain train
    9h 10m
    $150–740

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 23m
    $720–1,439

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 1h
    $454–637

  5. Drive 2,007.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Disney California Adventurecar car 2,007.7 mi
    31h 32m
    $367–530

  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
    9h 11m
    $188–761

  7. 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 Anaheimtrain train
    9h 26m
    $200–420

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Anaheimtrain train
    10h 9m
    $236–927

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Anaheimtrain train
    10h 28m
    $186–727

  10. 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 Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    9h 54m
    $240–937

  11. 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 Anaheimtrain train
    11h 3m
    $204–841

Chicago to Disney California Adventure by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$720Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,753.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Disney California Adventure, 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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