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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    7h 2m
    $166–773

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 26m
    $92–413

  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 Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
    45h 46m
    $226–597

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegotrainPacific Surfliner
    46h 57m
    $194–480

  5. Drive 2,076 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lemon Grovecar2,076 mi
    32h 27m
    $379–548

Chicago to Lemon Grove by bus and tram

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration45h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Lemon Grove Depot via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, El Cajon Transit Center, and El Cajon Station in around 45h 46m.

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