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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Solvang by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane ORD - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 15m
    $132–575

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d
    $654–1,412

  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 Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Downtown to Isla Vistabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 3h
    $385–761

  4. Drive 2,117.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Solvangcar car 2,117.4 mi
    33h 50m
    $387–559

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)plane plane MDW - SBA
    2. Take the bus from Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    9h 46m
    $172–775

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    11h 25m
    $192–530

  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 Los Angeles Airport, CA to Buellton, CAbus bus
    11h 13m
    $202–700

Chicago to Solvang by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$654Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Solvang, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles Downtown, and Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stop in around 2d 3h.

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