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How to get fromSchaumburg to Californiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Schaumburg to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 22m
    $156–293

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    8h 47m
    $114–492

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 9m
    $1,207–1,911

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $381–587

  5. Drive  1,993.7 mi

    1. Drive from Schaumburg to Los Angelescar car 1,993.7 mi
    31h 29m
    $364–526

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 20m
    $244–483

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    6h 46m
    $151–381

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane ORD - SMF
    6h 37m
    $136–392

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane ORD - SFO
    6h 55m
    $185–292

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)plane plane ORD - FAT
    7h 31m
    $205–429

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 35m
    $158–718

Schaumburg to California by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,740.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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 $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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