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How to get fromChicago to Laguna Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Laguna Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 24m
    $232–480

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus
    10h 6m
    $138–713

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h
    $765–1,503

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus 1
    2d 3h
    $354–686

  5. Drive 2,019.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Laguna Beachcar car 2,019.3 mi
    31h 43m
    $369–533

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Coast-Oceanbus bus
    10h 22m
    $188–393

Chicago to Laguna Beach by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,752.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Laguna Beach, 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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