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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Temecula by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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

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    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 Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 10m
    $122–510

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from Riverside to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus FlixBus 2015
    44h 26m
    $534–1,260

  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 Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 3h
    $353–565

  4. Drive  2,016.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Temeculacar car 2,016.9 mi
    31h 38m
    $369–532

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Drive from Indio-Palm-Springs-Airport-PSP to Temeculacar car
    7h 22m
    $184–393

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    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 Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 39m
    $162–720

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Temecula Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 37m
    $164–642

Chicago to Temecula by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$534Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,807.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Temecula Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles Downtown in around 2d 3h.

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