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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Paso Robles by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ORD - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 33m
    $196–501

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MDW - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North County Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 18m
    $146–661

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train Coast Starlight
    2d 2h
    $1,375–2,114

  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 Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Barbara to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Drive  2,136.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Paso Roblescar car 2,136.3 mi
    33h 49m
    $390–564

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 54m

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $268–914

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane ORD - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $208–664

  9. 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 32m
    $290–598

  10. 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 Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    14h 24m
    $290–838

Chicago to Paso Robles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,869.6 mi
  • Duration: 11h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via Los Angeles in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Paso Robles Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Santa Barbara Bus Stop, and Santa Barbara in around 2d 6h.

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