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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Pismo Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ORD - SBP
    10h 50m
    $194–500

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    11h 20m
    $112–458

  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 Grover Beach Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 1h
    $1,343–2,070

  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 Grover Beach Amtrakbus bus
    2d 5h

  5. Drive  2,149.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pismo Beachcar car 2,149.7 mi
    34h 38m
    $368–531

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MDW - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Hollister at Kellogg to Santa Maria Transit Centerbus bus
    13h
    $172–768

  7. 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 Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    13h 29m
    $230–600

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    13h 43m
    $186–440

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MDW - SBP
    11h 27m
    $154–710

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,851.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Pismo Beach via Los Angeles and Grover Beach Amtrak in around 2d 1h.

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