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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Escondido by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 20m
    $176–815

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    10h 3m
    $170–647

  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 14m
    $273–457

  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

  5. Drive 2,045 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Escondidocar car 2,045 mi
    32h 2m
    $374–540

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    8h 4m
    $246–1,115

Chicago to Escondido by train and tram

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration46h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$273Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Escondido Transit Center via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 46h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Escondido Transit Center Stall 13 via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Solana Beach Amtrak Station, and Plaza St & Highway 101 in around 2d 3h.

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