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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Great Lakes 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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 30m
    $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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 41m
    $110–447

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    2d
    $689–1,575

  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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    2d 5h
    $357–679

  5. Drive 2,075.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Great Lakescar car 2,075.8 mi
    33h 8m
    $379–548

  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 Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 36m
    $186–761

San Diego to Great Lakes by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$689Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Great Lakes via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2d.

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