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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Oceanside by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    best
    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 Oceansidetrain train
    8h 19m
    $186–745

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Oceansidetrain train
    8h 36m
    $126–495

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    45h 2m
    $1,206–1,849

  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 Downtown to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 2h
    $406–597

  5. Drive  2,046.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Oceansidecar car 2,046.2 mi
    32h 10m
    $374–540

  6. 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 Oceansidetrain train
    9h 50m
    $184–693

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

    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 Oceansidetrain train
    10h 4m
    $154–453

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    11h
    $148–625

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 49m
    $166–725

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 44m

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 45m
    $208–794

Chicago to Oceanside by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration45h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,206Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,783 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Oceanside via Riverside - Downtown in around 45h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oceanside Transportation Center via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 2d 2h.

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