How to travel from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information between San Diego, CA and Chicago, IL

distanceDistance1726 miles (2784 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$53 - $179
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $53 (€48) • 4 h 4 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $53 (€48) • 4 h 4 min
carriersPopular travel companiesUnited or Amtrak

Travel 1726 miles (2784 km) by bus, train or flight between San Diego, CA and Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are United or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL.

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from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL

How to get from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.

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flight

The best way to travel from San Diego, CA to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

American AirlinesAA518
06:15AM4h16
San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN)
12:31PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4411One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
American AirlinesAA518
06:15AM4h16
San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN)
12:31PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4411One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
American AirlinesAA2065
10:39PM4h08
San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN)
04:47AMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4411One-way
0 transfers
Other options
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08:10AM54h35
San Diego, CA
04:45PMChicago, IL
$4611One-way
3 transfers
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01:00PM64h55
San Diego, CA
07:55AMChicago, IL
$6041One-way
3 transfers
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07:35PM54h05
San Diego, CA
03:40AMChicago, IL
$6641One-way
3 transfers
American AirlinesAA1461
02:49PM4h17
San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN)
09:06PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4411One-way
0 transfers
Alaska AirlinesAS1071 · AS410
08:15AM8h40
San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN)
06:55PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4561One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS1137 · AS330
12:10PM8h13
San Diego International Airport, CA (SAN)
10:23PMO'Hare International Airport, IL (ORD)
$4561One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Airlines and Train from San Diego to Chicago

Travel on Amtrak, United and American Airlines travel from San Diego to Chicago at great prices. Omio finds you travel times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Amtrak is the main travel company in the United States and operates medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 American states and 3 Canadian provinces. With over 300 Amtrak travel running daily, you can travel by travel across America and explore destinations near and far. Take the Acela travel for high-speed services connecting popular cities in the Northeast, the Coast Starlight to travel up and down the stunning West Coast or the Empire Builder to travel from Chicago to the Midwest and the Pacific Northwest among others. Amtrak offers different class options to suit any traveler’s budget with classes like Coach, Business, First and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. When you book your travel journey between San Diego and Chicago, you can choose between ticket types like Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium.

    United Airlines is one of the USA’s leading airline and operates domestic and international routes. Economy, Premium Economy and Business are the ticket fares that the airline offers for your next travel between San Diego and Chicago.

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