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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    9h 2m
    $124–559

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Santa Barbaratrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 21m
    $648–1,405

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Figueroa St & 12th St to TOCTC Park & Ridebus bus 422
    4. Drive from TOCTC Park & Ride to Montecitocar car
    2d 3h
    $355–693

  4. Drive 2,081.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Montecitocar car 2,081.1 mi
    33h 7m
    $380–549

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MDW - SBA
    10h 32m
    $184–809

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Montecito, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Montecito via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Santa Barbara in around 47h 21m.

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