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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 46m
    $202–690

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus
    10h 31m
    $158–711

  3. 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 44m
    $1,224–1,875

  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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    4. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Golden Lantern-Pacific Coastbus bus 1
    2d 3h
    $393–578

  5. Drive  2,026.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Dana Pointcar car 2,026.2 mi
    31h 52m
    $370–535

  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 to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $202–772

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Juan Capistrano Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 46m
    $172–670

Chicago to Dana Point by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,761.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

American Airlines and United 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 44m.

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