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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Coronado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    7h 16m
    $206–915

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 40m
    $156–715

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    46h 48m
    $339–1,547

  4. 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 San Diegobus
    2d 2h
    $181–599

  5. Drive 2,079.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Coronadocar2,079.7 mi
    32h 30m
    $380–549

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMKE - SAN
    8h 48m
    $308–1,428

Chicago to Coronado by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration46h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$339Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Pomona Av & Glorietta Pl via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 46h 48m.

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