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How to get fromChicago to SeaWorldby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to SeaWorld by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 31m
    $164–760

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 44m
    $100–440

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    46h 9m
    $1,277–1,966

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 41m
    $388–590

  5. Drive  2,075.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to SeaWorldcar car 2,075.4 mi
    32h 40m
    $343–495

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    8h 55m
    $211–841

Chicago to SeaWorld by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,747.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and SeaWorld, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to SeaWorld via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Transit Center, and Sports Arena Bl & Hancock St in around 46h 9m.

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