What is the cheapest way to get from Irvine to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Chicago is to train and fly which costs $100 - $380 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Irvine to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Irvine to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $120 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Irvine and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Irvine to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Main-Harvard and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Anaheim, Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Irvine and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 10m.

How far is it from Irvine to Chicago?

The distance between Irvine and Chicago is 1750 miles. The road distance is 2023.8 miles.

How do I travel from Irvine to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Irvine to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 44h 10m and costs $170 - $1,800.

How long does it take to get from Irvine to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Irvine to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Chicago bus from?

Irvine to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from Anaheim station.

Where do I catch the Irvine to Chicago train from?

Irvine to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Irvine to Chicago?

The best way to get from Irvine to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $120 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $1,800 and takes 44h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $200 - $480 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Irvine to Chicago bus arrive?

Irvine to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Irvine and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Irvine. It is currently 6:32 AM in Irvine and 8:32 AM in Chicago.

Where does the Irvine to Chicago train arrive?

Irvine to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Irvine to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Chicago is 2024 miles. It takes approximately 31h 24m to drive from Irvine to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Chicago.

Irvine to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SNA - ORD
4h 52m
$126–464
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)LAX - ORD
7h 22m
$106–380
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationSouthwest Chief
44h 10m
$175–1,707
Bus
1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Station
2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
2d 3h
$205–472
Drive 2,012.1 mi
1. Drive from Irvine to Chicago2,012.1 mi
31h 24m
$368–531
Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Station
2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)LAX - MDW
7h 7m
$131–510

Irvine to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,739.7 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–1,700 and the journey takes 42h 47m.

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