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

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

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Burbank Airport - Southtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    6h 55m
    $112–498

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Oxnard 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
    8h 5m
    $90–366

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 12m
    $567–1,338

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oxnard to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    47h 56m
    $334–547

  5. Drive  2,055.8 mi

    1. Drive from Oxnard to Chicagocar car 2,055.8 mi
    32h 46m
    $376–542

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 57m
    $160–632

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 14m
    $140–392

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    9h 27m
    $209–875

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

    1. Take the train from Oxnard to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    10h 1m
    $138–575

Oxnard to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration46h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$567Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,801.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Oxnard to Chicago Union Station via Los Angeles in around 46h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxnard to Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles, Adams / Compton, 5th / Hill, Olive / 5th, El Monte Bus Stop, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 47h 56m.

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