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How to get fromSan Diego to Auroraby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Aurora by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 23m
    $129–526

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    6h 43m
    $110–447

  3. 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 Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 56m
    $685–1,571

  4. Bus, train

    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
    4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 6h
    $359–691

  5. Drive 2,031.4 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Auroracar car 2,031.4 mi
    32h 14m
    $371–536

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 46m
    $209–817

San Diego to Aurora by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$685Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,774.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Diego to Aurora via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Naperville in around 45h 56m.

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