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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 47m
    $192–590

  2. Train

    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 Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    44h 42m
    $300–1,555

  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 to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 1h

  4. Drive 2,026.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Dana Pointcar car 2,026.2 mi
    31h 50m
    $370–535

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $196–782

  6. 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)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 30m
    $246–1,032

Chicago to Dana Point by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration44h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Dana Point, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Del Obispo-Stonehill via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Station, and Camino Capistrano-Old Mission in around 44h 42m.

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