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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Poway by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    $278–1,220

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Rancho Bernardo Transit Stationbus bus
    8h 56m
    $178–820

  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 Solana Beach Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    45h 46m
    $578–1,241

  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 Union Station to Oceansidebus bus
    2d 2h
    $447–789

  5. Drive 2,057.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Powaycar car 2,057.8 mi
    32h 17m
    $376–543

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Poway via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Solana Beach Amtrak Station in around 45h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Poway via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, and Encinitas Station Stall 2 in around 2d 2h.

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