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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    8h 5m
    $104–322

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to OceansidetrainIE-OC Line
    46h 16m
    $231–480

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Solana Beach Amtrak Stationbus
    2d 2h

  4. Drive 2,057.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Encinitascar2,057.3 mi
    32h 13m
    $376–543

  5. 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)planeMDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Encinitas Stationtrain
    7h 51m
    $164–762

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

    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
    9h 56m
    $130–445

  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
    9h 42m
    $160–645

Chicago to Encinitas by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration46h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$231Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Hwy 101 & K St via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8 in around 46h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Hwy 101 & K St via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Hwy 101 & Lomas Santa Fe Dr in around 2d 2h.

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