There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Irvine by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
6h 7m$192–425Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
9h 1m$138–390Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
44h 7m$543–1,280Bus
- 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 Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus
2d 2h$344–551Drive 2,011.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Irvinecar 2,011.5 mi
31h 34m$368–531Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain
8h 30m$140–559Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
- Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Tustintrain
8h 43m$158–630
Chicago to Irvine by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Irvine is to fly which costs $190 - $430 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Irvine is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $190 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Main-Harvard via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Artic - Dock 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Tustin via Fullerton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 7m.
The distance between Chicago and Irvine is 1750 miles. The road distance is 2023.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 44h 7m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Chicago to Irvine, including transfers.
Chicago to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Irvine is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $190 - $430. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 44h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Frontier 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 $500–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
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 San Diego to Irvine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Irvine bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Irvine is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 12:08 PM in Chicago and 10:08 AM in Irvine.
Chicago to Irvine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Irvine is 2023 miles. It takes approximately 31h 34m to drive from Chicago to Irvine.
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