There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Ocean Beach by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
5h 7m$114–500Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus
46h 24m$344–550Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain Southwest Chief
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus FlixBus 2015 / ...
46h 33m$552–1,288Drive 2,076.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Ocean Beachcar 2,076.8 mi
32h 38m$379–548Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
6h 37m$154–710
Chicago to Ocean Beach by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ocean Beach is to fly which costs $110 - $500 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ocean Beach is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ocean Beach. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Cable St & Newport Av via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 24m.
The distance between Chicago and Ocean Beach is 1754 miles. The road distance is 2089 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ocean Beach without a car is to bus which takes 46h 24m and costs $340 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Chicago to Ocean Beach, including transfers.
Chicago to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Ocean Beach is to fly which takes 5h 7m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 46h 24m.
Chicago to Ocean Beach bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Ocean Beach is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 11:59 AM in Chicago and 9:59 AM in Ocean Beach.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ocean Beach, CA, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cable St & Newport Av via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 46h 24m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ocean Beach is 2089 miles. It takes approximately 32h 38m to drive from Chicago to Ocean Beach.
There are 2202+ hotels available in Ocean Beach.







