How to travel from Santa Barbera to Chicago, United States of America

The distance between Santa Barbera and Chicago is around 1,825 miles (2,937km) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 60m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Santa Barbera to Chicago by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time4h 10m
  • Typical cost
    $510
Operated by

United Airlines

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4 similiar routes

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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Los Angeles then Indianapolis and then to Chicago IL.

  • Duration2 days 2h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    $340
Operated by

Greyhound USA

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Los Angeles then take the train to Chicago Union Station.

  • Duration1 day 21h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    $240
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car
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Drive

Drive to Chicago.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Distance2,104 miles (3,386km)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Santa Barbera and Chicago

There are several options for getting from Santa Barbera to Chicago by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around $240 and will take around 1 day 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $510.

The distance between Santa Barbera and Chicago is around 1,825 miles (2,937km).

It takes around 4h 60m to get from Santa Barbera and Chicago by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 8h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Santa Barbera to Chicago is to fly which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx $510.

The cheapest way to travel between Santa Barbera and Chicago, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around $240 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Santa Barbera and Chicago. We recommend that you fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD). instead which will take 4h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Santa Barbera and Chicago. It typically takes around 2 days 2h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Santa Barbera to Chicago. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Los Angeles and Indianapolis. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 2 days 2h.

Greyhound USA, Hoosier Ride and Barons Bus run regular bus services between Santa Barbera and Chicago. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Santa Barbera and Chicago. Flights depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare (ORD). The flight takes around 4h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Santa Barbera and Chicago with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 4h 10m.

United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Inc. fly between Santa Barbera and Chicago. Flights depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and and arrive into Chicago O'Hare (ORD). These flights usually take around 4h 10m.

The flight from Santa Barbera to Chicago typically takes around 4h 10m. Flights depart from Santa Barbara (SBA) and and arrive into Chicago O'Hare (ORD).

The closest major airport to Chicago is Midway International Airport (MDW) (MDW) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Chicago. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) (ORD) and South Bend Regional (SBN) (SBN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Santa Barbera and Chicago. The distance is around 2,104 miles (3,386km) by road and it will take around 1 day 8h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Santa Barbera to Chicago is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 60m and will usually cost around $510.

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Compare travel optionsbetween Santa Barbera and Chicago

Transport options from Santa Barbera to Chicago
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 4 similar
4h 60m
$510
every 4 hours2,937km (1,825 miles)
Fly to Chicago Midway (MDW)5h 25m
$400
every 4 hours2,937km (1,825 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
$440
5 times a day2,958km (1,838 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 25m
$350
every 4 hours2,988km (1,857 miles)
Bus to Los Angeles Airport, CA, Fly7h 40m
$320
every 4 hours2,989km (1,857 miles)
Bus
2 days 2h
$340
3 times a week3,916km (2,434 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 21h
$240
twice daily3,755km (2,333 miles)
Drive
1 day 8h
$210
on demand3,386km (2,104 miles)

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Airports near Chicago

The following major airports near Chicago offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United States of America and internationally.

MDW
Midway International Airport (MDW)
International Airport
Distance
9 miles (14km) from Chicago
ORD
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
International Airport
Distance
16 miles (26km) from Chicago
SBN
South Bend Regional (SBN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69 miles (110km) from Chicago