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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 10m
    $144–659

  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 25m
    $704–1,459

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Long Beach Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallery to Bakersfieldbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Park & Ride/McKee Rd. to Flying J/Frazier Mountain Park Rd.bus bus 130
    6. Drive from Flying J/Frazier Mountain Park Rd. to Montecitocar car
    2d 6h
    $342–681

  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 21m
    $204–859

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Montecito, 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 Montecito via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Santa Barbara in around 47h 25m.

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