Trip information

Departure: Chicago, IL
Arrival: San Diego, CA
Fastest route: 5h 39min
Distance: 3202km
Cheapest route: $61
Transfers: 2
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Monday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:54am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

11h 38min

++ 2 layovers

$61

7:54am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

8:22am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 28min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

0h 1min layover

8:23am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

10:32am

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

2h 9min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$23

7h 19min layover

5:51pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1h 41min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$24

10:35am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

8h 57min

++ 2 layovers

$61

10:35am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

11:01am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 26min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

0h 1min layover

11:02am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

1:10pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

2h 8min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$23

4h 41min layover

5:51pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1h 41min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$24

1:53pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

5h 39min

++ 2 layovers

$61

1:53pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:21pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 28min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

0h 1min layover

2:22pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

4:46pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

2h 24min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$23

1h 5min layover

5:51pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

7:32pm

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1h 41min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$24

5:56pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

12:25am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

6h 29min

++ 2 layovers

$61

5:56pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

6:39pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 43min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

0h 2min layover

6:41pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

8:53pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

2h 12min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$23

1h 59min layover

10:52pm

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim

12:25am

San Diego, CA

San Diego - Sorrento Valley

1h 33min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$24

Overview

Traveling from Chicago to San Diego by train

First departure
7:54am
Avg price
$61
Carriers
1
Last arrival
12:25am

Train information Chicago - San Diego

The Chicago - San Diego route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 5h 39min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $61 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Chicago and San Diego is around 3202 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
Remember that the number of transfers to be made will be at least 2 so in some cases you should book the tickets separately.

  • Trips per day 4
  • Direct trips 0

How long does it take to get from Chicago to San Diego by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 5h 39min to cover 3202 kilometers.

I'm looking for cheap tickets for this route ...

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $61 and leaves Chicago - Union Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching San Diego - Sorrento Valley.

  • Avg duration 8h 10min
  • Cheapest price $61

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 5:56pm from Chicago - Union Station and arrives at 12:25am at San Diego - Sorrento Valley. It will take 6h 29min, its price is $61 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Chicago and San Diego?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 2 transshipments and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 11h 38min

  • Last train 5:56pm
  • Transfers 2

What are the train stations in Chicago?

  • Chicago - Union Station

What are the train stations in San Diego?

  • San Diego - Sorrento Valley
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