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How to get fromMorro Bay to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Morro Bay to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), 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
    $135–609

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Luis Obispo to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner / ...
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 4h
    $663–1,544

  3. Drive 2,159.7 mi

    1. Drive from Morro Bay to Chicagocar car 2,159.7 mi
    34h 27m
    $395–570

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

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Uc Santa Barbara Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBA - ORD
    11h 7m
    $166–663

  5. 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 22m
    $165–759

  6. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from San Luis Obispo to Emeryvillebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 13h
    $728–1,624

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Morro Bay, 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 bus from Morro Bay Park to Chicago Union Station via Government Center, Downtown Transit Center, Santa Barbara at Church, San Luis Obispo, and Los Angeles in around 2d 4h.

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