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

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Simi Valley by plane, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank Airport - South to Moorparktrain train
    9h 29m
    $212–921

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    10h 38m
    $114–295

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Los Angelesbus bus
    46h 52m
    $356–551

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Simi Valley Amtraktrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 14m
    $1,245–1,913

  5. Drive  2,031.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Simi Valleycar car 2,031.6 mi
    32h 9m
    $336–485

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    10h 23m
    $160–515

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

    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 Santa Ana to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    12h 9m
    $156–581

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    12h 3m
    $188–828

  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 L.A. Union Station to Moorparktrain train
    12h 24m
    $176–728

  10. 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 to Moorpark Amtraktrain train
    13h 14m
    $260–914

Chicago to Simi Valley by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cochran Street and First Street via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, Los Angeles, North Hollywood Station, Chatsworth Station, and Metrolink Chatsworth in around 46h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles Avenue and First Street via Los Angeles, Simi Valley Amtrak, and Metrolink Simi Valley in around 47h 14m.

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