There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Escondido by plane, bus, train, 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, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
6h 18m$116–505Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from San Bernardino to Escondidobus Lxus 2121
44h 49m$564–1,305Bus
- 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 4h$363–585Drive 2,045 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Escondidocar 2,045 mi
32h 5m$374–540Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
- Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus
7h 48m$156–715
Chicago to Escondido by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Escondido is to fly and bus which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Escondido is to fly and bus which takes 6h 18m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles and Plaza St & Highway 101. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Chicago and Escondido is 1791 miles. The road distance is 2056.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Escondido without a car is to train and bus which takes 44h 49m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Chicago to Escondido, including transfers.
Chicago to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Escondido bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Escondido is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 4:55 AM in Chicago and 2:55 AM in Escondido.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Escondido is 2057 miles. It takes approximately 32h 5m to drive from Chicago to Escondido.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 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 San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
Bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- One Way - Adult/Youth
- $2–5
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