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How to get fromEscondido to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or train

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

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  1. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    6h 41m
    $106–455

  2. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    7h 6m
    $82–345

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 1m
    $1,114–1,924

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Los Angelesbus 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

  5. Drive  2,043.7 mi

    1. Drive from Escondido to Chicagocar car 2,043.7 mi
    32h 7m
    $373–539

  6. Shuttle to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 3m
    $148–591

  7. Bus to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Escondido Transit Center to Broadway & 2nd Avbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $182–699

Escondido to Chicago by tram and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration47h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,772.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a vehicle from Escondido Transit Center to Chicago Union Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 47h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 to Chicago Bus Station via Hwy 101 & Plaza St, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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