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How to get fromChicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Vandenberg Space Force Baseby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Vandenberg Space Force Base by plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Maria Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planeORD - SMX
    10h 7m
    $126–562

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Lompoc-Surf StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2d 2h
    $188–553

  3. Drive 2,146.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Vandenberg Space Force Basecar2,146.3 mi
    34h 7m
    $392–566

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    10h 26m
    $176–637

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    12h 36m
    $190–579

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Maria Airport, CAbus
    12h 38m
    $176–472

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Maria Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)planeMDW - SMX
    9h 33m
    $145–659

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeMDW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Van Nuys to Lompoc-Surf Stationtrain
    12h 51m
    $188–761

  9. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to EmeryvilletrainCalifornia Zephyr
    2. Take the bus from Emeryville to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus StopbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2d 16h

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Vandenberg Space Force Base via Division, Clinton-Blue, Chicago Union Station, Fullerton Amtrak Station, and Lompoc-Surf Station in around 2d 2h.

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