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How to get fromChicago to Santa Claritaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    8h 3m
    $230–917

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    8h 35m
    $148–729

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train AV Line
    45h 29m
    $735–1,469

  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 Santa Clarita-Newhall Amtrak Stationbus bus
    47h 30m
    $372–699

  5. Drive 2,010.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Santa Claritacar car 2,010.4 mi
    31h 47m
    $367–530

  6. 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 L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    8h 51m
    $198–409

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    10h 12m
    $196–772

  8. 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 L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    10h 29m
    $194–822

  9. 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 L.A. Union Station to Newhalltrain train
    12h 10m
    $206–443

Chicago to Santa Clarita by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,771.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Newhall via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 45h 29m.

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