There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Morro Bay by plane, train (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
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane ORD - SBP
10h 42m$194–500Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain Coast Starlight / ...
2d 4h$602–1,434Drive 2,159.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Morro Baycar 2,159.7 mi
34h 26m$395–570
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Morro Bay is to fly which costs $190 - $500 and takes 10h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Morro Bay is to fly which takes 10h 42m and costs $190 - $500.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Morro Bay. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
The distance between Chicago and Morro Bay is 1862 miles. The road distance is 2172.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Morro Bay without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $600 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 10h 42m to get from Chicago to Morro Bay, including transfers.
Chicago to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Morro Bay is to fly which takes 10h 42m and costs $190 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,500 and takes 2 days 4h.
Morro Bay is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 8:07 PM in Chicago and 6:07 PM in Morro Bay.
Chicago to Morro Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Morro Bay, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Morro Bay Park via Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Amtrak Station, Downtown Transit Center, and Government Center in around 2d 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–480
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Morro Bay is 2172 miles. It takes approximately 34h 26m to drive from Chicago to Morro Bay.
There are 290+ hotels available in Morro Bay.