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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to El Centro by plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    9h 30m
    $222–920

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)planeMDW - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    11h 34m
    $162–695

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    45h 45m
    $193–456

  4. Train, bus via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San BernardinotrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to El Centro Bus StopbusFlixBus 2055
    46h 31m
    $204–666

  5. Drive 1,937.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to El Centrocar1,937.5 mi
    33h 56m
    $354–511

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    9h 54m
    $182–770

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Imperial County Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Imperial County Airport (IPL)planeMDW - IPL
    8h 35m
    $172–768

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)planeORD - PHX
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stopbus
    11h 53m
    $252–745

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma AmtraktrainTexas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to State Street @ 8th Streetbus10
    2d 15h
    $337–3,550

Chicago to El Centro by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration45h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and El Centro, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to El Centro Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Indio Bus Station in around 45h 45m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines and Southern Airways Express fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Imperial County Airport (IPL) 3 times a day.

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