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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeORD - SBA
    6h 44m
    $124–557

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    47h 21m
    $255–987

  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 Union Station to Isla Vistabus
    2d 1h
    $186–526

  4. Drive 2,092.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Goletacar2,092.5 mi
    33h 7m
    $382–552

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)planeMDW - SBA
    8h 6m
    $144–657

  6. 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 Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    9h 27m
    $172–550

  7. 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 Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus
    9h 43m
    $158–440

Chicago to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration47h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Goleta Station via Los Angeles in around 47h 21m.

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