There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove by plane, tram, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (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, tram
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the tram from Civic Center Station to Lemon Grove Depottram
5h 38m$116–513Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Centerbus
45h 36m$333–541Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
46h 55m$576–1,331Drive 2,076 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lemon Grovecar 2,076 mi
32h 40m$379–548Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
7h 7m$156–723
Chicago to Lemon Grove by bus and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove is to fly and tram which costs $110 - $550 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove is to fly and tram which takes 5h 38m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lemon Grove. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at El Cajon Transit Center via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lemon Grove. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Lemon Grove Depot via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Courthouse Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 55m.
The distance between Chicago and Lemon Grove is 1764 miles. The road distance is 2088.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove without a car is to bus which takes 45h 36m and costs $330 - $550.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove, including transfers.
Chicago to Lemon Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Lemon Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove is to bus which takes 45h 36m and costs $330 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,400 and takes 46h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $150 - $750 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lemon Grove, CA, USA?
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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Lemon Grove Depot via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego, and Courthouse Station in around 46h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from Civic Center Station to Lemon Grove Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Lemon Grove bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lemon Grove is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 9:39 PM in Chicago and 7:39 PM in Lemon Grove.
Chicago to Lemon Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lemon Grove is 2088 miles. It takes approximately 32h 40m to drive from Chicago to Lemon Grove.
There are 2290+ hotels available in Lemon Grove.