There are 4 ways to get from Mission Viejo to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SNA - ORD
5h 14m$236–477Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
45h 12m$554–1,304Bus
- Take the bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 2h$346–640Drive 2,016.3 mi
- Drive from Mission Viejo to Chicagocar 2,016.3 mi
31h 39m$368–532
Mission Viejo to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mission Viejo to Chicago is to fly which costs $230 - $480 and takes 5h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Mission Viejo to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $230 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Mission Viejo to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Laguna Hills Trans Ctr Dock 5 and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Santa Ana, Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Mission Viejo station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Fullerton Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 12m.
The distance between Mission Viejo and Chicago is 1763 miles. The road distance is 2028.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 12m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Mission Viejo to Chicago, including transfers.
Mission Viejo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Santa Ana station.
Mission Viejo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Mission Viejo to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 14m and costs $230 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 45h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $650 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Mission Viejo, 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 $550–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Santa Ana to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
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More Questions & Answers
Mission Viejo to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Mission Viejo. It is currently 4:34 PM in Mission Viejo and 6:34 PM in Chicago.
Mission Viejo to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mission Viejo to Chicago is 2028 miles. It takes approximately 31h 39m to drive from Mission Viejo to Chicago.
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