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How to get fromCalifornia to Zionby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus or car

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

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    8h 37m
    $200–868

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 54m
    $103–396

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    46h 12m
    $191–1,400

  4. Bus, train

    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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    2d 2h
    $174–430

  5. Drive 2,023.2 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Zioncar car 2,023.2 mi
    32h 16m
    $370–534

  6. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SMF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Ziontrain train
    8h 45m
    $179–816

  7. 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 OTC to Ziontrain train
    8h 55m
    $128–516

  8. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 50m
    $140–618

  9. Fly Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FAT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 57m
    $158–715

  10. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    8h 53m
    $129–616

  11. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Ziontrain train
    11h 15m
    $133–519

California to Zion by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California, USA and Zion, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to 27th St & Bethel Blvd via Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 46h 12m.

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