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Orange County to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.03–$357.63

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.50–$472.59
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$255.45–$421.50
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$625.86

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$332.09
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.14–$344.86

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.27–$459.82
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$281.00–$434.27
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.59–$613.09

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.86–$281.00
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$229.91
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$83.02–$357.63

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.36–$485.36
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$268.23–$268.42
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$233.89
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.91–$562.00
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.82–$447.04

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
42h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$204.36–$702.50

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Santa Ana station to L.
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.94–$10.86
Train from Santa Ana station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.58–$12.13

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.70–$70.25
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.50–$830.22
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.82–$191.59

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.02–$40.87

Greyhound Mexico

Phone:
+01-800-890-6821
Website:
greyhound.com.mx
Bus from Santa Ana Bus Stop to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.86–$39.60

OCTA

Phone:
+1 714-560-6282
Website:
octa.net
Bus from 17Th-Freeman to 7Th-Channel
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.12

Long Beach Transit

Website:
ridelbt.com/
Bus from Beach Dr & W Campus N to Lakewood
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$1.40

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Orange County to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Orange County to Chicago is to fly which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 7h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Orange County to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Orange County to Chicago is to train and fly which takes 7h and costs $81.52 - $1086.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Orange County and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Orange County to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana Bus Stop and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct train between Orange County and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Orange County to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Santa Ana and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 3m.

How far is it from Orange County to Chicago?

The distance between Orange County and Chicago is 2914 km. The road distance is 3240.5 km.

How do I travel from Orange County to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Orange County to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 44h 3m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Orange County to Chicago?

It takes approximately 7h to get from Orange County to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Chicago bus from?

Orange County to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Santa Ana Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Orange County to Chicago train from?

Orange County to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Train, bus or fly from Orange County to Chicago?

The best way to get from Orange County to Chicago is to train which takes 44h 3m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $141.30 - $923.91 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also fly, which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Orange County to Chicago bus arrive?

Orange County to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.

What is the time difference between Orange County and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Orange County. It is currently 01:28 in Orange County and 03:28 in Chicago.

Where does the Orange County to Chicago train arrive?

Orange County to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Orange County to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Orange County to Chicago is 3241 km. It takes approximately 31h 16m to drive from Orange County to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Orange County to Chicago?

Book your Orange County to Chicago train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Orange County to Chicago?

Book your Orange County to Chicago bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $55.23 per night.
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