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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Del Mar by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    8h 21m
    $216–923

  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)planeORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    10h 37m
    $144–467

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to OceansidetrainIE-OC Line
    46h 34m
    $307–911

  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 to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive 2,061.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Del Marcar2,061.9 mi
    32h 18m
    $377–544

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    8h 45m
    $166–723

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus
    10h 17m
    $170–607

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain
    11h 56m
    $152–542

Chicago to Del Mar by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration46h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$307Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Del Mar, 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 Camino Del Mar & 15th St via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 46h 34m.

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