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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 6 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 O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    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
    6h 39m
    $124–524

  2. 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
    $540–1,266

  3. 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
    $352–563

  4. Drive  2,046.2 mi

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

  5. 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 Oceansidetrain train
    8h 9m
    $164–734

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 24m
    $188–690

Chicago to Oceanside by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration45h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,784.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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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