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

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There are 6 ways to get from Laguna Niguel to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    5h 19m
    $153–481

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h
    $114–351

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 27m
    $1,210–1,913

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    46h 13m
    $374–569

  5. Drive  2,021.4 mi

    1. Drive from Laguna Niguel to Chicagocar car 2,021.4 mi
    31h 48m
    $358–516

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 48m
    $159–511

Laguna Niguel to Chicago by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,757.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo to Chicago Union Station via Riverside in around 44h 27m.

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