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

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There are 6 ways to get from Poway to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    7h 49m
    $198–920

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    8h 9m
    $118–570

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Solana Beach Amtrak Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 48m
    $686–1,423

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego 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 4h
    $432–807

  5. Drive 2,056.6 mi

    1. Drive from Poway to Chicagocar car 2,056.6 mi
    32h 20m
    $376–543

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

    1. Take the bus from Rancho Bernardo Transit Station to India St & C Stbus bus
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    10h 18m
    $352–1,579

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest 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 San Diego, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 4h.

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