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How to get fromChicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to San Diegoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak) or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to San Diego by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    6h 17m
    $164–757

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    6h 21m
    $90–400

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    47h 56m
    $198–479

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
    2d 3h

  5. Drive 2,074.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to San Diegocar2,074.3 mi
    32h 23m
    $379–547

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to San Diego by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration47h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago & Paulina to San Diego via Chicago & Michigan, Michigan & Superior, Union Station Transit Center, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 47h 56m.

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