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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 O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 34m
    $106–475

  2. 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 Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46h 44m
    $1,273–1,973

  3. 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 4h
    $381–606

  4. Drive  2,079.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Coronadocar car 2,079.6 mi
    32h 43m
    $380–549

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 25m
    $146–665

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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
    8h 54m
    $213–846

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,273Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,750.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. 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 Pomona Av & 3rd St via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, 12th & Imperial Station, and 12th & Imperial Transit Center in around 46h 44m.

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