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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Clarita to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    6h 44m
    $120–567

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 19m
    $608–1,411

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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 1h
    $353–686

  4. Drive  2,010.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Clarita to Chicagocar car 2,010.2 mi
    31h 51m
    $367–530

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 17m
    $157–629

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    7h 35m
    $137–389

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    8h 52m
    $206–872

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

    1. Take the train from Newhall to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    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
    9h 21m
    $135–572

Santa Clarita to Chicago by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration45h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$608Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newhall to Chicago Union Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 45h 19m.

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