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How to get fromLa Jolla to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

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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 36m
    $104–470

  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 52m
    $90–390

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gilman Dr & Myers Dr to Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8bus bus 101
    2. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    3. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d
    $566–1,327

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop 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
    $356–580

  5. Drive  2,071.2 mi

    1. Drive from La Jolla to Chicagocar car 2,071.2 mi
    32h 40m
    $378–546

  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
    9h 4m
    $176–769

La Jolla to Chicago by bus and train

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Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$566Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,751.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between La Jolla, San Diego County, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Silverado St & Herschel Av to Chicago Bus Station via Old Town Transit Center, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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