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How to get fromLaguna Beach to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Laguna Beach to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    5h 18m
    $235–476

  2. Bus to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    8h 48m
    $148–611

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 54m
    $706–1,506

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coast-Laguna to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $353–689

  5. Drive 2,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Beach to Chicagocar car 2,019.1 mi
    31h 44m
    $369–533

Laguna Beach to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$706Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,752.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 47m.

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