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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Coronado by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 50m
    $176–815

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    10h 57m
    $156–573

  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 Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 9m
    $508–1,167

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San Diegobus bus
    2d 2h
    $372–708

  5. Drive 2,079.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Coronadocar car 2,079.6 mi
    32h 41m
    $380–549

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 32m
    $266–1,215

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    9h 9m
    $345–1,566

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

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration47h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$508Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Orange Av & Park Pl via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego, America Plaza Station, Civic Center Station, and 1st Av & Broadway in around 47h 9m.

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