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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Vista by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

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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 train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    8h 57m
    $276–1,219

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

    cheapest
    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 Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 17m
    $148–778

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Oceansidetrain train IE-OC Line
    46h 10m
    $511–1,143

  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 to Oceansidebus bus
    2d 2h
    $373–713

  5. Drive 2,041.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Vistacar car 2,041.2 mi
    32h 2m
    $373–539

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego - Old Town to Oceanside Transit Center Platform 3train train
    9h 20m
    $176–819

  7. 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 LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h 40m
    $150–527

  8. 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 LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    9h 33m
    $170–697

  9. 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 Santa Ana to Oceansidetrain train
    11h 32m
    $188–832

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 25m
    $170–721

  11. 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 Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train
    12h 23m
    $284–1,271

Chicago to Vista by train and bus

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration46h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$511Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Vista, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via Riverside - Downtown, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 46h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Vista Transit Center Stall 5 via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10 in around 2d 2h.

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