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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Vista by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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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 train from San Diego to Oceansidetrain train
    7h 24m
    $126–531

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    46h 14m
    $549–1,286

  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 Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    2d 3h
    $353–567

  4. Drive  2,041.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vistacar car 2,041.2 mi
    32h 4m
    $373–539

  5. 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 Oceansidetrain train
    8h 54m
    $166–741

  6. 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 LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h 16m
    $190–697

Chicago to Vista by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration46h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$549Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,794 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 46h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, Oceanside Transportation Center, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 2d 3h.

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