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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Carpinteria by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeORD - SBA
    8h 56m
    $124–561

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    46h 53m
    $251–1,667

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station 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 Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus
    2d 2h
    $186–601

  4. Drive 2,073.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Carpinteriacar2,073.3 mi
    32h 47m
    $379–547

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    10h 42m
    $152–629

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    11h 4m
    $126–489

  7. 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 Carpinteria Stationtrain
    10h 8m
    $182–831

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    11h 44m
    $176–781

  9. 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
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Carpinteria Stationtrain
    12h 1m
    $210–888

  10. 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 Carpinteria Stationtrain
    12h 44m
    $220–955

Chicago to Carpinteria by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Carpinteria, CA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Carpinteria Station via Los Angeles in around 46h 53m.

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