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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAN - MDW
    7h 43m
    $168–770

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAN - ORD
    7h 56m
    $108–360

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    45h 48m
    $321–464

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Cajon Transit Center to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    45h 55m
    $270–568

  5. Drive 2,056.6 mi

    1. Drive from Poway to Chicagocar2,056.6 mi
    32h 9m
    $376–543

  6. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to Broadway & Park Blbus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSAN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    10h 10m
    $312–1,335

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Poway to Chicago Union Station via Solana Beach Amtrak Station and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 45h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Poway to Chicago Bus Station via El Cajon Transit Center, Phoenix Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 45h 55m.

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