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How to get fromChicago to Cayucosby plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Cayucos by plane, train (Amtrak), car, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane ORD - SBP
    11h 55m
    $196–501

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to San Luis Obispobus bus
    13h 58m
    $140–553

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Luis Obispotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 2h
    $694–1,470

  4. Drive  2,159.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Cayucoscar car 2,159.5 mi
    34h 23m
    $395–570

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane plane MDW - SJC
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 56m
    $308–1,004

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Oakland International Airport, BART, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane plane MDW - OAK
    2. Take the subway from Coliseum to Berryessa / North San Josesubway subway
    3. Take the train from San Jose to Paso Robles Amtrak Stationtrain train
    12h 49m
    $312–1,012

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MDW - SBP
    11h 31m
    $146–661

  8. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Denver to Martineztrain train
    3. Take the train from Martinez to Salinastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Salinas Transit Center / Gate 9 to Canal / Bassett Streetbus bus 23 / ...
    5. Drive from Canal / Bassett Street to Castillo @ Quality Inncar car
    2d 17h
    $553–1,160

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858.2 mi
  • Duration: 11h 55m

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Cayucos via Fullerton Amtrak Station and San Luis Obispo in around 2d 2h.

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