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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Newport Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    8h 16m
    $196–429

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 48m
    $128–373

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 26m
    $606–1,531

  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
    2d 2h
    $351–555

  5. Drive  2,018 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Newport Beachcar car 2,018 mi
    31h 43m
    $369–532

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 14m
    $138–661

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 40m
    $148–613

  8. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    11h 14m
    $134–539

  9. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    11h 4m
    $174–729

Chicago to Newport Beach by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$606Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,750.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Newport Beach, 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 $600–1,600 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

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