There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Mount Prospect by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SAN - ORD
5h 35m$80–339Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
47h 38m$635–1,680Bus
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 4h$371–592Drive 2,062.7 mi
- Drive from San Diego to Mount Prospectcar 2,062.7 mi
32h 46m$377–544Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAN - MDW
5h 56m$100–425Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SAN - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
7h 37m$179–656
San Diego to Mount Prospect by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to Mount Prospect is to fly which costs $80 - $340 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to Mount Prospect is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Washington & Canal via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to Mount Prospect. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Mt. Prospect via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 38m.
The distance between San Diego and Mount Prospect is 1754 miles. The road distance is 2074.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to Mount Prospect without a car is to train which takes 47h 38m and costs $600 - $1,700.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from San Diego to Mount Prospect, including transfers.
San Diego to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to Mount Prospect is to fly which takes 5h 35m and costs $80 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,700 and takes 47h 38m, you could also bus, which costs $370 - $600 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Mount Prospect, 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 Mt. Prospect via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 47h 38m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–420
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
San Diego to Mount Prospect bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
Mount Prospect is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 10:49 AM in San Diego and 12:49 PM in Mount Prospect.
San Diego to Mount Prospect train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to Mount Prospect is 2075 miles. It takes approximately 32h 46m to drive from San Diego to Mount Prospect.
There are 386+ hotels available in Mount Prospect.