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Chicago to Santa Cruz

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$478.26

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$489.13
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$423.91–$978.26

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$304.35
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$260.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$282.61–$489.13

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$760.87
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$467.39
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$869.57

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$250.00

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$532.61

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$445.65
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Norman
Ave. Duration:
7h 1m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Midway International Airport to Oakland
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$150.49
Plane from Midway International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$706.52
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sacramento
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$652.17

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from Millbrae Caltrain Southbound to San
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$9.78

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Richmond
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17
Train from Sacramento to San
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.30–$86.96
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

BART

Phone:
+1-510-464-6000
Website:
bart.gov
Train from Richmond to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.33
Train from Coliseum to Berryessa
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.43–$7.61

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$97.83

Santa Cruz Metro

Phone:
+1 (831) 425-8600
Website:
scmtd.com/en/
Bus from Diridon Station to Front
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07
Bus from Diridon Station to Water
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.96–$7.07

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Santa Cruz?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Santa Cruz is to fly and Caltrain and bus which costs $70.65 - $282.61 and takes 8h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Santa Cruz?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Santa Cruz is to fly and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $92.39 - $434.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Santa Cruz?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Santa Cruz. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Front via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station and Diridon Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Chicago to Santa Cruz?

The distance between Chicago and Santa Cruz is 3031 km. The road distance is 3523.6 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Santa Cruz without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Santa Cruz without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 7h and costs $173.91 - $1086.96 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Santa Cruz?

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Chicago to Santa Cruz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Santa Cruz bus from?

Chicago to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Chicago to Santa Cruz bus arrive?

Chicago to Santa Cruz bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 03:08 in Chicago and 01:08 in Santa Cruz.

Can I drive from Chicago to Santa Cruz?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Santa Cruz is 3524 km. It takes approximately 33h 39m to drive from Chicago to Santa Cruz.

Where can I stay near Santa Cruz?

There are 117+ hotels available in Santa Cruz. Prices start at $70.99 per night.
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