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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Wheaton by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Wheatontrain train
    6h 12m
    $135–538

  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 OTC to Wheatontrain train
    6h 23m
    $115–458

  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
    46h 31m
    $684–1,570

  4. 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 Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Oakbrook Mallbus bus
    2d 6h
    $380–702

  5. Drive 2,051 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Wheatoncar car 2,051 mi
    32h 14m
    $375–541

  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 OTC to Wheatontrain train
    8h 47m
    $226–860

San Diego to Wheaton by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$684Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,763.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from San Diego to Blanchard St & Hawkins Cir via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Naperville Amtrak Station, and Naperville Metra in around 46h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to Liberty Dr & Hale St via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, and Oak Brook Center / Macy's in around 2d 6h.

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