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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    8h 10m
    $156–709

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 2m
    $104–388

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 44m
    $200–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d
    $169–571

  5. Drive 2,005.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Anaheimcar car 2,005.8 mi
    31h 27m
    $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)plane plane ORD - SNA
    8h 36m
    $136–559

  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)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 54m
    $140–578

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 54m
    $200–838

  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)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $260–1,138

  10. 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)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 23m
    $154–672

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 10m
    $204–922

Chicago to Anaheim by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration42h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest 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 $200–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

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