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How to get fromChicago to Anaheimby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus or train

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    8h 5m
    $146–659

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    8h 59m
    $104–378

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    42h 44m
    $300–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2d
    $171–553

  5. Drive 2,005.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Anaheimcar2,005.8 mi
    31h 17m
    $367–529

  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)planeORD - SNA
    8h 34m
    $126–469

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    8h 39m
    $130–518

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    9h 23m

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    9h 27m
    $222–887

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    10h
    $184–772

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    10h 27m
    $154–622

Chicago to Anaheim by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration42h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Anaheim, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $300–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

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