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How to get fromChula Vista to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    6h 24m
    $134–610

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    6h 41m
    $114–490

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 28m
    $734–1,567

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $370–730

  5. Drive 2,079 mi

    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Chicagocar car 2,079 mi
    32h 44m
    $380–548

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    8h 58m
    $242–979

Chula Vista to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$734Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,747.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 24m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from E Street Station to Chicago Union Station via America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 47h 28m.

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