There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)ORD - SAN
7h 17m$106–333Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
46h 26m$203–572Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San DiegoPacific Surfliner
46h 57m$190–405Drive 2,076 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Lemon Grove2,076 mi
32h 27m$379–548Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MDW - SAN
7h 3m$166–773Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MKE - SAN
8h 34m$328–685
Chicago to Lemon Grove by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove is to fly which costs $100 - $340 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $160 - $800.
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 57m.
The distance between Chicago and Lemon Grove is 1763 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 46h 26m and costs $200 - $600.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Chicago to Lemon Grove, including transfers.
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 fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $100 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $600 and takes 46h 26m, you could also train, which costs $190 - $410 and takes 46h 57m.
Lemon Grove is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 10:28 AM in Chicago and 8:28 AM in Lemon Grove.
Chicago to Lemon Grove train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lemon Grove, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. 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 46h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–360
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–34
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- 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
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- 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 Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–390
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Cajon Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lemon Grove is 2088 miles. It takes approximately 32h 27m to drive from Chicago to Lemon Grove.
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