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How to get fromChicago to Santa Catalina Islandby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Santa Catalina Island by plane, ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 25m
    $212–802

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 26m
    $164–756

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry Long Beach
    46h 58m
    $759–1,505

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Santa Ana Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    5. Take the bus from Pacific / Florence to 1st / Pinebus bus 60
    6. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    2d 2h
    $368–702

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    9h 41m
    $214–436

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Newport Beach to Catalina Flyer - Avalonferry ferry
    10h 14m
    $276–519

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    2. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    10h 53m
    $258–962

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, ferry

    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 ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 2m
    $222–866

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    11h 48m
    $250–930

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Long Beach to Avalonferry ferry
    12h 8m
    $200–730

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,789.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 25m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Santa Catalina Island. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Long Beach Airport (LGB), walk to Long Beach Airport / Lot A, take the line 111 bus to 1st & Shelter C N, walk to Long Beach, then take the ferry to Avalon. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Avalon via Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro A-Line, Downtown Long Beach Station, and Long Beach in around 46h 58m.

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