Trip information

Departure: Chicago, IL
Arrival: Santa Barbara, CA
Fastest route: 1h 58min
Distance: 3339km
Cheapest route: $32
Transfers: 1
Train companies: Amtrak

Cheap train schedules leaving on Monday

One Passenger / One Trip

7:54am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

10:19am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

2h 25min

+ 1 layover

$35

7:54am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

8:22am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 28min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

0h 23min layover

8:45am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

10:19am

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1h 34min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$21

10:35am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

12:33pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1h 58min

+ 1 layover

$32

10:35am

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

11:01am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 26min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

0h 10min layover

11:11am

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

12:33pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1h 22min

Amtrak
Coast Starlight

$18

1:53pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

5:41pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

3h 48min

+ 1 layover

$35

1:53pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

2:21pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 28min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

1h 41min layover

4:02pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

5:41pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1h 39min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$21

5:56pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

9:51pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

3h 55min

+ 1 layover

$35

5:56pm

Chicago, IL

Chicago - Union Station

6:39pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

0h 43min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$14

1h 33min layover

8:12pm

Simi Valley, CA

Simi Valley

9:51pm

Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara

1h 39min

Amtrak
Pacific Surfliner

$21

Overview

Traveling from Chicago to Santa Barbara by train

First departure
7:54am
Avg price
$34.25
Carriers
1
Last arrival
9:51pm

Train information Chicago - Santa Barbara

The Chicago - Santa Barbara route has approximately 4 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 1h 58min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $32 tickets tend to run out quickly.
The distance between Chicago and Santa Barbara is around 3339 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 1 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 Santa Barbara by train?

The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 1h 58min to cover 3339 kilometers.

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

According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $32 and leaves Chicago - Union Station. If you decide to make this journey you will have to do 1 stop before reaching Santa Barbara.

  • Avg duration 3h 1min
  • Cheapest price $32

What time does the last train leave?

The last train leaves at 5:56pm from Chicago - Union Station and arrives at 9:51pm at Santa Barbara. It will take 3h 55min, its price is $35 and the number of changes will be 1.

Are there any direct routes between Chicago and Santa Barbara?

We do not have direct routes in our database. The minimum number of transfers will be 1 transshipments and the total duration of the trip will be approximately 2h 25min

  • Last train 5:56pm
  • Transfers 1

What are the train stations in Chicago?

  • Chicago - Union Station

What are the train stations in Santa Barbara?

  • Santa Barbara
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