The average train between Chicago and Santa Barbara takes 2d 8h and the fastest train takes 47h 25m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Santa Barbara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Santa Barbara. The earliest departure is at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Santa Barbara at 11:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2d 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chicago to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at Santa Barbara station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 8h.
Chicago to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Santa Barbara station.
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The distance between Chicago and Santa Barbara is 2,905.3 km. The road distance is 3,750 km.
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Santa Barbara via Los Angeles in around 47h 8m.
