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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to San Luis Obispo by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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
    9h 15m
    $104–437

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Luis Obispotrain train Coast Starlight / ...
    2d 1h
    $794–1,620

  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 Union Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    2d 4h
    $372–691

  4. Drive 2,149.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to San Luis Obispocar car 2,149.1 mi
    34h 20m
    $393–567

  5. 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 San Luis Obispobus bus
    10h 12m
    $154–607

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to San Luis Obispo Railroad Museumbus bus
    11h 10m
    $228–869

Chicago to San Luis Obispo by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$794Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,837.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and San Luis Obispo, 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to San Luis Obispo via Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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