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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Montecito by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal 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 9m
    $114–509

  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
    $629–1,367

  3. Bus

    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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa Barbara Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 2h
    $326–536

  4. Drive  2,081.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Montecitocar car 2,081.1 mi
    33h 6m
    $380–549

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MDW - SBA
    10h 18m
    $164–709

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    12h 4m
    $214–694

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    12h 25m
    $194–454

Chicago to Montecito by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2d 2hAverage Duration
Ticket$326Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,832.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. 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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