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How to get fromSan Diego to Arlington Heightsby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Arlington Heights by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    5h 39m
    $115–457

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 36m
    $740–1,576

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 4h
    $361–683

  4. Drive 2,060.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Arlington Heightscar car 2,060.6 mi
    32h 44m
    $377–544

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    6h
    $135–538

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    7h 51m
    $231–826

San Diego to Arlington Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,746.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to Arlington Heights via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 47h 36m.

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