Trip information

Departure: Chicago, IL
Arrival: San Luis Obispo, CA
Fastest route: 3h 55min
Distance: 3383km
Cheapest route: $55
Transfers: 2
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Monday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:54am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:30pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

6h 36min

++ 2 layovers

$55

7:54am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

8:22am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 28min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

3h 22min layover

11:44am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

1:36pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

1h 52min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

0h 2min layover

1:38pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

2:30pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

0h 52min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$13

10:35am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:30pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

3h 55min

++ 2 layovers

$55

10:35am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

11:01am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 26min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

0h 43min layover

11:44am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

1:36pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

1h 52min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

0h 2min layover

1:38pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

2:30pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

0h 52min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$13

1:53pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

8:36pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

6h 43min

++ 2 layovers

$55

1:53pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:21pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 28min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

3h 23min layover

5:44pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

7:36pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

1h 52min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$28

0h 2min layover

7:38pm

Guadalupe, CA

Guadalupe-Santa Maria

8:36pm

San Luis Obispo, CA

San Luis Obispo

0h 58min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$13

Overview

Traveling from Chicago to San Luis Obispo by train

First departure
7:54am
Avg price
$55
Carriers
1
Last arrival
8:36pm

Train information Chicago - San Luis Obispo

The Chicago - San Luis Obispo route has approximately 3 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 3h 55min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $55 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Chicago and San Luis Obispo is around 3383 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 3
  • Direct trips 0

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

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 3h 55min to cover 3383 kilometers.

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

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $55 and leaves Chicago - Union Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 2 stops before reaching San Luis Obispo.

  • Avg duration 5h 44min
  • Cheapest price $55

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 1:53pm from Chicago - Union Station and arrives at 8:36pm at San Luis Obispo. It will take 6h 43min, its price is $55 and the number of changes will be 2.

Are there any direct routes between Chicago and San Luis Obispo?

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 6h 36min

  • Last train 1:53pm
  • Transfers 2

What are the train stations in Chicago?

  • Chicago - Union Station

What are the train stations in San Luis Obispo?

  • San Luis Obispo
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