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How to get fromSan Juan Capistrano to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from San Juan Capistrano to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    7h 24m
    $144–599

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 31m
    $710–1,514

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus 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 3h
    $363–672

  4. Drive 2,023.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Juan Capistrano to Chicagocar car 2,023.3 mi
    31h 47m
    $370–534

  5. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 50m
    $148–705

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 6m
    $148–435

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    9h 9m
    $206–441

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    9h 20m
    $167–648

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 11m
    $175–669

  10. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 57m
    $241–918

San Juan Capistrano to Chicago by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration44h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$710Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,807.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from San Juan Capistrano to Chicago Union Station via Riverside in around 44h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station to Chicago Bus Station via Irvine, Irvine, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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