Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chicago to Santa Barbara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3d 4 h 12 m
Average
3d 4 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
2903 km
It's difficult to get from Chicago to Santa Barbara without transferring at least once.
1800 miles (2903 km) | |
1 a day | |
No | |
Amtrak |
Trains from Chicago to Santa Barbara cover the 1800 miles (2903 km) long route taking on average 76 h 12 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available.
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Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey to Santa Barbara from Chicago.
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