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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Laguna Niguel by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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
    6h 40m
    $178–675

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 21m
    $134–388

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejotrain train IE-OC Line
    44h 7m
    $1,209–1,856

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive  2,021.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Laguna Niguelcar car 2,021.3 mi
    31h 47m
    $358–516

  6. 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 16m
    $140–510

  7. 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 4m
    $200–820

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

    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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 7m
    $180–548

Chicago to Laguna Niguel by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,756.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Laguna Niguel, CA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo via Riverside - Downtown in around 44h 7m.

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