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How to get fromChicago to Nipomoby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Nipomo by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    10h 15m
    $132–545

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Maria Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane ORD - SMX
    11h 7m
    $114–510

  3. 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 Guadalupe Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d 1h
    $581–1,284

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Salt Lake City Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the train from Salt Lake City to Emeryvilletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Emeryville to Santa Maria Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 12h
    $507–1,016

  5. Drive 2,137.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Nipomocar car 2,137.8 mi
    34h 25m
    $391–564

  6. 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 Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    13h 43m
    $190–550

  7. 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 Maria Airport, CAbus bus
    13h 35m
    $210–720

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)plane plane MDW - SBP
    2. Take the bus from Government Center to North Thompson Avenue & West Chestnut Streetbus bus
    11h 4m
    $176–810

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Maria Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX)plane plane MDW - SMX
    10h 55m
    $184–810

Chicago to Nipomo by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 12hAverage Duration
Ticket$507Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Nipomo via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Guadalupe Amtrak Station in around 2d 1h. Alternatively, American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Maria Airport (SMX) 4 times a day.

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