There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Goleta by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 18m$112–555Train (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$222–966Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vistabus
2d 1h$186–546Drive 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$152–755
Chicago to Goleta by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Goleta is to fly which costs $110 - $600 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Goleta is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $110 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Goleta. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Hollister & Pine via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and UCSB North Hall Inbound. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
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 $220 - $1,000.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Chicago to Goleta, including transfers.
Chicago to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
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 18m and costs $110 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $1,000 and takes 47h 21m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $550 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Goleta, CA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and two 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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Oakland
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
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
- $190–850
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Isla Vista
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–430
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Goleta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Goleta is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 8:16 PM in Chicago and 6:16 PM in Goleta.
Chicago to Goleta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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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