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How to get fromSan Clemente to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from San Clemente to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    7h 8m
    $135–495

  2. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    9h 36m
    $105–431

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 44m
    $1,111–1,915

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to 7Th-Channelbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $383–579

  5. Drive  2,030.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Clemente to Chicagocar car 2,030.3 mi
    31h 54m
    $371–536

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    8h 7m
    $174–672

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    9h 27m
    $203–815

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

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 23m
    $179–646

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    9h 46m
    $149–506

  10. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Clemente Pier Amtrak to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 36m
    $210–739

San Clemente to Chicago by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration44h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,800.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between San Clemente, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Clemente Pier to Chicago Union Station via Riverside in around 44h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from El Camino Real-Avd Cabrillo to Chicago Bus Station via 7Th-Channel, 7th / Channel, El Monte Bus Stop, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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