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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Fullerton by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    9h 5m
    $156–759

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 58m
    $116–470

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 44m
    $210–410

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    47h 35m
    $158–431

  5. Drive 2,003.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fullertoncar car 2,003.2 mi
    31h 25m
    $366–529

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    8h 41m
    $168–761

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 49m
    $140–580

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 33m

  9. 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)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 37m
    $290–1,237

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 18m
    $206–926

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 14m
    $254–1,122

Chicago to Fullerton by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration42h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $210–410 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

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