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How to get fromChicago to Six Flags Magic Mountainby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Six Flags Magic Mountain 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 41m
    $218–890

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 Santa Claritatrain train
    9h 17m
    $130–372

  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 Santa Claritatrain train AV Line
    45h 46m
    $1,255–1,920

  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
    2d 1h

  5. Drive  2,012.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Six Flags Magic Mountaincar car 2,012.2 mi
    31h 52m
    $356–514

  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 L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain train
    9h 2m
    $176–532

  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 Santa Claritatrain train
    10h 42m
    $204–845

  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 Santa Claritatrain train
    11h 3m
    $182–745

  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 Santa Claritatrain train
    12h 45m
    $154–646

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    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 Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Santa Claritatrain train
    12h 40m
    $260–904

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$197Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,780.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Six Flags Magic Mountain, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Six Flags Magic Mountain via Los Angeles, L.A. Union Station, and Santa Clarita in around 45h 46m.

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