There are 11 ways to get from Schaumburg to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
6h 21m$116–563Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
45h 55m$554–1,308Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2d 2h$342–556Drive 1,993.7 mi
- Drive from Schaumburg to Los Angelescar 1,993.7 mi
31h 29m$364–526Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
6h 8m$244–493Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane ORD - SMF
6h 25m$136–612Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
6h 43m$131–381Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
7h 18m$168–718Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane ORD - FAT
7h 29m$205–429Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MDW - SJC
7h 42m$192–819Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MDW - ONT
- Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
9h 38m$186–777
Schaumburg to California by bus, subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to California is to fly which costs $200 - $430 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to California is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs $240 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to California station. However, there are services departing from Northwest Transportation Center and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Jefferson Park Transit Center, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Schaumburg to California. However, there are services departing from Rosemont and arriving at Los Angeles via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 55m.
The distance between Schaumburg and California is 1751 miles. The road distance is 2005.3 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to California without a car is to train which takes 45h 55m and costs $550 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Schaumburg to California, including transfers.
Schaumburg to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Schaumburg to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to California is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 45h 55m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 2 days 2h.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Schaumburg to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Schaumburg. It is currently 2:13 PM in Schaumburg and 12:13 PM in California.
Schaumburg to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to California is 2005 miles. It takes approximately 31h 29m to drive from Schaumburg to California.
There are 3369+ hotels available in California.