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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Del Mar by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $244–1,032

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 43m
    $152–508

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    46h 37m
    $732–1,418

  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 to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $363–685

  5. Drive 2,062.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Del Marcar car 2,062.3 mi
    32h 29m
    $377–544

  6. 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 to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 40m
    $184–782

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

    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
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $302–1,196

  8. 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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $172–688

  9. 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)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 43m
    $234–866

Chicago to Del Mar by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration46h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$732Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,770.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

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

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Camino Del Mar & 15th St via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Plaza St in around 2d 3h.

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