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How to get fromSan Marcos to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from San Marcos to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), shuttle, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    8h 18m
    $136–586

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    8h 35m
    $116–486

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 50m
    $664–1,524

  4. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Escondido, CA - 796 W Valley PKWY to Riverside, CA - 3956 University Aveshuttle bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $316–618

  5. Drive 2,043.3 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Chicagocar car 2,043.3 mi
    32h 8m
    $373–539

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

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    11h 27m
    $208–450

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

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    10h 52m
    $234–906

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

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    11h 37m
    $178–678

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

    1. Take the train from Oceanside 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
    11h 29m
    $184–698

  10. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    11h 46m
    $214–440

San Marcos to Chicago by tram and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration46h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$664Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,795.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from San Marcos Civic Center Station to Chicago Union Station via Oceanside Transit Center, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 46h 50m.

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