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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)plane plane ORD - SBA
    7h 1m
    $124–557

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Goleta Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 31m
    $761–1,498

  3. 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 Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    2d 3h
    $404–725

  4. Drive 2,092.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Goletacar car 2,092.5 mi
    33h 19m
    $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)plane plane MDW - SBA
    8h 11m
    $164–707

  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)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    9h 19m
    $202–690

  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)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    9h 36m
    $192–520

Chicago to Goleta by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration47h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$761Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,818 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Goleta Station via Los Angeles in around 47h 31m.

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