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How to get fromLombard to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Lombard to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 44m
    $168–715

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 54m
    $108–465

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 21m
    $1,203–1,903

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $396–582

  5. Drive  1,995 mi

    1. Drive from Lombard to Los Angelescar car 1,995 mi
    31h 18m
    $365–526

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 43m
    $186–675

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 11m
    $113–383

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    8h
    $138–404

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 5m
    $143–623

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 53m
    $166–724

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $111–454

Lombard to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,763.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 42h 59m.

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