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

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

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  1. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    6h 43m
    $208–923

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Oceanside to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    7h 3m
    $148–623

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 15m
    $274–1,718

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oceanside 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
    $172–461

  5. Drive 2,045.3 mi

    1. Drive from Oceanside to Chicagocar car 2,045.3 mi
    32h 11m
    $374–540

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

    1. Take the bus from 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CA to LAX Terminal 3 Upper Level dropoffbus bus
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 16m
    $160–640

  7. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    9h 40m
    $148–582

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oceanside to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 47m
    $213–858

Oceanside to Chicago by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oceanside, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Oceanside to Chicago Union Station via Riverside in around 45h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oceanside to Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 2h.

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