There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to University of San Diego by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MDW - SAN
6h 44m$174–810Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)ORD - SAN
7h 1m$104–350Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San BernardinoSouthwest Chief
- Take the bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San DiegoFlixBus 2015 / ...
46h 24m$181–547Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
46h 57m$210–617Drive 2,071.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University of San Diego2,071.9 mi
32h 22m$379–547Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)MKE - SAN
8h 14m$326–582
Chicago to University of San Diego by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University of San Diego is to fly which costs $100 - $350 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University of San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to University of San Diego. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station and Old Town Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 57m.
The distance between Chicago and University of San Diego is 1755 miles. The road distance is 2084 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of San Diego without a car is to train and bus which takes 46h 24m and costs $180 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Chicago to University of San Diego, including transfers.
Chicago to University of San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of San Diego is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $650 and takes 46h 57m.
Chicago to University of San Diego bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to University of San Diego is 2084 miles. It takes approximately 32h 22m to drive from Chicago to University of San Diego.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of San Diego, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to University of San Diego via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Transit Center, and Linda Vista Rd & Goshen St in around 46h 57m.
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- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 9m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 41h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–490
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Bernardino Downtown Transit Center to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–390
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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