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How to get fromChicago to Lake Elsinoreby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Elsinore by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $382–655

  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 L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    10h 43m
    $162–636

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 41m
    $530–1,254

  4. Bus, taxi

    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 to Ontario Convention Centerbus bus Cbx
    4. Take the taxi from Ontario Convention Center to Lake Elsinoretaxi taxi
    2d 1h
    $496–751

  5. Drive  2,006.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Elsinorecar car 2,006.4 mi
    31h 25m
    $367–529

Chicago to Lake Elsinore by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,789 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Elsinore, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 41h 45m.

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