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How to get fromChicago to El Cajonby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to El Cajon by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego 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 36m
    $174–770

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    10h 38m
    $160–560

  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 Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus bus
    45h 20m
    $203–543

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    46h 41m
    $246–551

  5. Drive 2,076.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to El Cajoncar car 2,076.4 mi
    32h 40m
    $379–548

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 18m
    $254–1,120

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

    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 55m
    $335–1,531

Chicago to El Cajon by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration45h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and El Cajon, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 45h 20m.

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