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

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There are 9 ways to get from Grover Beach to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBP - ORD
    9h 43m
    $100–459

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $602–1,414

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Santa Barbarabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h
    $397–736

  4. Drive 2,148.4 mi

    1. Drive from Grover Beach to Chicagocar car 2,148.4 mi
    34h 38m
    $393–567

  5. Fly Santa Maria Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Maria Airport (SMX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SMX - ORD
    9h 36m
    $100–460

  6. Bus, bus to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grover Beach Amtrak to Solvang Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buellton, CA to Santa Barbara Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    9h 18m
    $163–537

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    11h 49m
    $161–572

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    11h 45m
    $181–732

  9. Fly San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SBP - MDW
    9h 38m
    $175–809

Grover Beach to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Grover Beach, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grover Beach Amtrak to Chicago Union Station via Los Angeles in around 2d 1h.

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