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How to get fromChicago to Ocean Beachby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Ocean Beach by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 25m
    $174–810

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    46h 31m
    $210–639

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 33m
    $204–644

  4. Drive 2,076.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ocean Beachcar car 2,076.8 mi
    32h 36m
    $379–548

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 9m
    $234–1,110

  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 LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    10h 24m
    $180–670

Chicago to Ocean Beach by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ocean Beach, 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) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cable St & Newport Av via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, and Old Town Transit Center in around 46h 33m.

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