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How to get fromSanta Monica to Carpentersvilleby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Carpentersville by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    8h 57m
    $126–393

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2d 1h
    $708–1,512

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    2d 7h
    $359–667

  4. Drive 2,000.8 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Carpentersvillecar car 2,000.8 mi
    31h 37m
    $366–528

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    10h 2m
    $129–668

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    11h 3m
    $142–619

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    12h 3m
    $154–621

  8. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    13h 12m
    $202–438

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

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    12h 54m
    $162–633

Santa Monica to Carpentersville by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$708Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,789.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Carpentersville, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Kennedy Dr via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Elgin, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Kennedy Dr via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 2 in around 2d 7h.

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