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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 O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 20m
    $171–718

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    7h 55m
    $143–623

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 21m
    $703–1,503

  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
    $341–637

  5. Drive 1,995 mi

    1. Drive from Lombard to Los Angelescar car 1,995 mi
    31h 17m
    $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 10m
    $249–498

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 28m
    $208–915

  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
    7h 30m
    $171–717

  9. 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
    7h 42m
    $226–406

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    7h 40m
    $218–914

  11. 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 48m
    $216–874

Lombard to California by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$703Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,749.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 59m.

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