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How to get fromChicago to San Juan Capistranoby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to San Juan Capistrano by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), 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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 43m
    $216–860

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 59m
    $114–453

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to San Juan Capistranotrain train IE-OC Line
    44h 21m
    $719–1,445

  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 to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $363–666

  5. Drive 2,023.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to San Juan Capistranocar car 2,023.5 mi
    31h 46m
    $370–534

  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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 57m
    $148–708

  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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 12m
    $148–438

  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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 3m
    $206–442

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $236–955

  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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 57m
    $210–431

  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 San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 49m
    $200–809

Chicago to San Juan Capistrano by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration44h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,812.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to San Juan Capistrano via Riverside - Downtown in around 44h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 2h.

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