There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Goleta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane ORD - SBA
6h 16m$112–505Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain Pacific Surfliner
47h 21m$231–614Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus
2d 1hDrive 2,092.5 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Goletacar 2,092.5 mi
33h 17m$382–552Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane MDW - SBA
7h 51m$162–705
Chicago to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Goleta is to fly which costs $110 - $550 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Goleta is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Goleta station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Goleta Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 21m.
The distance between Chicago and Goleta is 1827 miles. The road distance is 2104.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Goleta without a car is to train which takes 47h 21m and costs $230 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Chicago to Goleta, including transfers.
Chicago to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Goleta is to fly which takes 6h 16m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $650 and takes 47h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 1h.
Goleta is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 4:38 AM in Chicago and 2:38 AM in Goleta.
Chicago to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and American 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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–500
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–500
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Goleta Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Goleta is 2105 miles. It takes approximately 33h 17m to drive from Chicago to Goleta.
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