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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 32m
    $188–823

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Anaheim to Oceansidetrain train
    10h 58m
    $148–583

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    44h 59m
    $253–1,279

  4. 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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Oceansidebus bus
    2d 1h

  5. Drive 2,046.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Oceansidecar car 2,046.2 mi
    32h 8m
    $374–540

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Oceansidetrain train
    8h 15m
    $248–1,123

  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 LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 46m
    $168–640

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 41m

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 44m
    $230–948

Chicago to Oceanside by train

Calendar9Weekly Trains
Duration44h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$253Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Oceanside, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Oceanside via Riverside - Downtown in around 44h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oceanside via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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