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How to get from Santa Barbara to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 7h 48m including the connection. Other options: via Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Washington. Two tickets from $211.

Flights from Santa Barbara to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
7h 48m
two tickets, via San Diego
$211
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,805 mi (2,905 km)
fastest
Via Denver
7h 48m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Denver flight 2h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Chicago flight 2h 28m
Via Los Angeles
8h 8m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Los Angeles flight 1h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Chicago: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
Los Angeles to Chicago flight 4h 5m
Via San Francisco
8h 21m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to San Francisco flight 1h 16m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Chicago: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Chicago flight 4h 5m
two ticketsfrom $272
Via San Diego
8h 22m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to San Diego flight 1h 7m
Connection of about 3h
San Diego to Chicago flight 4h 15m
two ticketsfrom $211
Via Washington
11h 44m
with the connection
Santa Barbara to Washington flight 6h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall. Departure to Chicago: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Chicago flight 2h 19m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Santa Barbara to Chicago?
Via Denver: 2h 20m to the connection, 2h 28m after it, about 7h 48m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Santa Barbara to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Diego from $211. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Santa Barbara and Chicago?
Denver (7h 48m total), Los Angeles (8h 8m total), San Francisco (8h 21m total), San Diego (8h 22m total) and Washington (11h 44m total).
How far is Chicago from Santa Barbara?
1,805 mi (2,905 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.