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How to get fromEvanston to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Evanston to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    6h 22m
    $204–860

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 33m
    $154–660

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 39m
    $737–1,578

  4. 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 to San Diegobus bus
    2d 3h
    $392–752

  5. Drive 2,082 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to San Diegocar car 2,082 mi
    32h 48m
    $380–549

  6. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    7h 42m
    $267–991

Evanston to San Diego by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$737Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,750.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Evanston to San Diego via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 47h 39m.

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