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

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

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  1. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 51m
    $192–706

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 28m
    $146–690

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 27m
    $750–1,560

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d
    $428–748

  5. Drive 1,975.1 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Charles to Los Angelescar car 1,975.1 mi
    30h 59m
    $361–521

  6. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 41m
    $280–536

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    7h 1m
    $202–755

  8. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    7h 13m
    $167–444

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 1m
    $211–832

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane MDW - SMF
    8h 13m
    $221–881

  11. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Geneva to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 21m
    $199–791

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,764.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Saint Charles, IL, USA and California, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint Charles to Los Angeles Union Station via Downers Grove, Illinois Terminal, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d.

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