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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Chicago (Union Station), IL | Train Station | CheapestFastest | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Train Station | No tags | |||||
| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Train Station | No tags | |||||
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| Chicago (Union Station), IL | Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Santa Barbara.
Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Santa BarbaraAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Santa Barbara. The journey takes about 2 days, 13 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Santa Barbara: Trip Overview
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Based on 5416 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $227
Chicago to Santa Barbara Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Chicago to Santa Barbara was searched and found on Aug 20, 2025 with a price of $205To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Santa Barbara, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $205 to $2,737 for a train ticket from Chicago to Santa Barbara based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $205 which is on 2025-08-25.
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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Santa Barbara you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and Santa Barbara, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
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