There are 5 ways to get from Costa Mesa to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGB - MDW
5h 1m$272–950Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SNA - ORD
7h 45m$196–429Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
45h 19m$552–1,302Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2d 3h$319–638Drive 2,015.9 mi
- Drive from Costa Mesa to Chicagocar 2,015.9 mi
31h 39m$368–532
Costa Mesa to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chicago is to fly which costs $190 - $430 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Mesa to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $270 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Mesa to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Park-19Th and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Costa Mesa station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 19m.
The distance between Costa Mesa and Chicago is 1780 miles. The road distance is 2027.7 miles.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 19m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Costa Mesa to Chicago, including transfers.
Costa Mesa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Costa Mesa to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Costa Mesa to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs $270 - $950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $310 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.
What companies run services between Costa Mesa, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 47m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–950
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Costa Mesa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Costa Mesa. It is currently 7:16 AM in Costa Mesa and 9:16 AM in Chicago.
Costa Mesa to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Mesa to Chicago is 2028 miles. It takes approximately 31h 39m to drive from Costa Mesa to Chicago.
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