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How to get fromEncinitas to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus) or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Encinitas to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAN - MDW
    6h 32m
    $164–762

  2. Train, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAN - ORD
    6h 45m
    $104–352

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - DowntowntrainIE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    47h 11m
    $256–674

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 4h
    $182–425

  5. Drive 2,055.3 mi

    1. Drive from Encinitas to Chicagocar2,055.3 mi
    32h 18m
    $376–542

  6. Train, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Encinitas Station to San Diego - Old Towntrain
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSAN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    8h 59m
    $308–1,326

Encinitas to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$256Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Encinitas, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Hwy 101 & K St to Chicago Union Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, and Riverside in around 47h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Encinitas Station Stall 3 to Chicago Bus Station via Oceanside Transit Center Stall 8, Oceanside, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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