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

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There are 8 ways to get from Montecito to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    7h 37m
    $98–439

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    47h 22m
    $240–603

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $181–453

  4. Drive 2,081.1 mi

    1. Drive from Montecito to Chicagocar car 2,081.1 mi
    33h 10m
    $380–549

  5. Fly Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SBA - MDW
    9h 11m
    $154–709

  6. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Santa Barbara to Van Nuystrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    9h 8m
    $183–732

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

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    10h 57m
    $174–524

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

    1. Take the bus from Santa Barbara Airport to Los Angeles Airport, CAbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    10h 58m
    $184–594

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration6h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montecito to Chicago Union Station via Santa Barbara and Los Angeles in around 47h 22m.

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