Train Chicago IL - El Cajon CA

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Travel information

Information about the train from Chicago to El Cajon. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Chicago to El Cajon. Best of all, getting from Chicago to El Cajon is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $212.1. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Chicago to El Cajon is through San Diego. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

Chicago
San Diego
El Cajon
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1

Chicago, IL - Union Station (CHI)

San Diego, CA - Old Town Transportation Center (OLT)

47h 46m

$212.1

Amtrak

Chicago, IL - Union Station (CHI)

San Diego, CA - Old Town Transportation Center (OLT)

60h 4m

$212.1

Amtrak

Chicago, IL - Union Station (CHI)

San Diego, CA - Santa Fe Depot (SAN)

48h

$212.65

Amtrak

Step 2
Train from San Diego CA to El Cajon CA
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Walk to County Center/Little Italy Station 1km 19m
Light rail towards Santee County Center/Little Italy Station 30.1km 46m
El Cajon Transit Center
MTS (1 (619) 233-3004)

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Chicago to El Cajon?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Chicago to El Cajon we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $212.1 and the most expensive one to go to El Cajon is approximately $212.65. .Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: San Diego -> El Cajon

What time is the first train from Chicago?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
Chicago -> San Diego: 14:50
San Diego -> El Cajon: -

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Chicago - El Cajon?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Chicago -> San Diego
2.- San Diego -> El Cajon

How far is Chicago from El Cajon?

The approximate distance between the two places is 3209 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 48h 51m (plus the time it takes to you to make: San Diego -> El Cajon).

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