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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 9 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Old Town Transit Center to Ingraham St & Perez Cove Wybus bus
    5h 47m
    $114–500

  2. 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 41m
    $345–551

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diegobus bus FlixBus 2015 / ...
    47h 2m
    $548–1,260

  4. Drive  2,075.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to SeaWorldcar car 2,075.4 mi
    32h 40m
    $379–548

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 16m
    $154–710

Chicago to SeaWorld by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$345Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,748.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to SeaWorld via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Ingraham St & Perez Cove Wy in around 46h 41m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours.

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