How to Travel from
Chicago to Santa Barbara
by Route or Car
Six ways to Travel from Chicago to Santa Barbara
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (3 385 km)
32 h 49 min
3385 km.
from $186
Other
Bus, Plane (Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
9 h 43 min
2905 km.
from $254.90
Train
47 h 5 min
2904 km.
from $526.24
Bus
2 d 2 h 25 min
2904 km.
from $620.93
Bus, Plane (Fly Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport)
9 h 22 min
2905 km.
from $320.12
Bus, Plane (Fly Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport)
10 h 10 min
2905 km.
from $364.25
Transport providers
Airlines
Spirit Airlines
Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.15–$369.42
American Airlines
Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$828.01
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07
Delta
Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$445.85
United Airlines
Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Frontier Airlines
Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$267.51
Southwest Airlines
Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$585.98
Plane from Midway International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$496.81
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$242.03
Plane from Midway International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$191.08–$535.02
Train operators
Amtrak
Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train from Los Angeles to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$95.54
Train from Van Nuys to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 59m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01
Flixbus USA
Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.46–$53.50
Central Coast Shuttle
Bus from Los Angeles Airport, CA to Santa
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.43–$95.54
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara is to fly and bus which costs $119.57 - $402.17 and takes 9h 43m.
What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 .
Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Santa Barbara?
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Santa Barbara Bus Stop via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
Is there a direct train between Chicago and Santa Barbara?
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Santa Barbara. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Santa Barbara via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 5m.
How far is it from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
The distance between Chicago and Santa Barbara is 2936 km. The road distance is 3385.7 km.
How do I travel from Chicago to Santa Barbara without a car?
The best way to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara without a car is to train which takes 47h 5m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 .
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Chicago to Santa Barbara bus from?
Chicago to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Where do I catch the Chicago to Santa Barbara train from?
Chicago to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
The best way to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara is to fly which takes 8h 52m and costs $195.65 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $195.65 - $706.52 and takes 47h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $163.04 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 2h.
Where does the Chicago to Santa Barbara bus arrive?
Chicago to Santa Barbara bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Santa Barbara?
Santa Barbara is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 07:03 in Chicago and 05:03 in Santa Barbara.
Where does the Chicago to Santa Barbara train arrive?
Chicago to Santa Barbara train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Can I drive from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Santa Barbara is 3386 km. It takes approximately 32h 50m to drive from Chicago to Santa Barbara.
How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Book your Chicago to Santa Barbara train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Santa Barbara?
Book your Chicago to Santa Barbara bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Santa Barbara?
There are 201+ hotels available in Santa Barbara. Prices start at $56 per night.
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