The cheapest and fastest trains from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$607
Average price
$607
Fastest journey
1 d 23 h 45 m
Average duration
1 d 23 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
2776 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL will cost around $607 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $607.
It's difficult to get from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL without transferring at least once.


Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €86. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €86, and a bus costs an average of €205.
Distance: 1724 miles (2776 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€188 Average price | €177 Average price Cheapest | €205 Average price |
49h 48m Average total duration 49h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 50h 20m Average total duration 49h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL train times
The table below shows live departures for Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL trains for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:57 PM Oceanside, CA | 47h45 | 2:42 PM Chicago, IL | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL
Trains from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 49h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $220 (€176) but you can travel from only $108 (€86) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 13:52, the last at 16:57. The fastest train covers the 1724 miles (2776 km) distance in 45h 45m.
Distance 1724 miles (2776 km) |
Average train duration 49h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $220 (€176) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 45h 45m |
First train 13:52 |
Last train 16:57 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Metrolink Trains from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL trainsAmtrak, Metrolink Trains trains will get you between Oceanside, CA and Chicago, IL from $108 (€86). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oceanside, CA to Chicago, IL
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Day-use parking is available on the West side of the train tracks, 200-600 South Myers St., Lot 27
- Both locations are enforced by the City of Oceanside Parking.
- Harbor Fish & Chips
- 333 Pacific
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $0.50
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Diego Oceanside/Downtown
- Wyndham Oceanside Pier Resort
- Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
- Located in the main hall
- 26 places, covered
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for Amtrak, Metrolink, and Coaster trains
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Metrolink
- Amtrak
- Coaster
- 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Canal Street.
- The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
- Lou Mitchell's
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Kimpton Gray Hotel
- JW Marriott Chicago
- W Chicago - City Center
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, Amtrak services
- Hall 2: Metra services
- Hall 3: food court and retail shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- CTA: Blue Line, Pink Line
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