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How to get fromSanta Catalina Island to Chicagoby ferry, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Catalina Island to Chicago by ferry, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    8h 6m
    $164–754

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry Long Beach
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 49m
    $730–1,545

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from 1st / Pine to 5th / Hillbus bus 60
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St and 5th St E to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 699
    4. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h

  4. Ferry to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    8h 17m
    $172–650

  5. Ferry to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 22m
    $214–434

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

    1. Take the ferry from Catalina Flyer - Avalon to Catalina Flyer - Newport Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    9h 8m
    $276–519

  7. Ferry to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    9h 31m
    $178–660

  8. Ferry, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Avalon to Long Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    10h 55m
    $182–714

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,814.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Santa Catalina Island, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Catalina Island to Chicago. However, you can take the ferry to Long Beach, walk to Downtown Long Beach Station, take the vehicle to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro A-Line, walk to Willowbrook - Rosa Parks Station - Metro C-Line, take the vehicle to LAX / Metro Transit Center, walk to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, take the bus to LAX Terminal 1, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Avalon to Chicago Union Station via Long Beach, Downtown Long Beach Station, Union Station - Metro A-Line, and Los Angeles in around 46h 49m.

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