How to get to Chicago, IL from Los Angeles, CA

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Compare train, coach and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £171. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £171, and a coach costs an average of £252.

Distance: 2802 km

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Coach

£214

Average Price

£171

Average Price

Cheapest

£252

Average Price

49h 33m

Average total duration

49h 3m

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30m

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7h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 51m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

49h 22m

Average total duration

48h 52m

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30m

Additional time*

0.8 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

8.4 - 16.8kg

CO2 emissions

2.8 - 7.0kg

CO2 emissions

Amtrak

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Spirit Airlines

Most popular airline

Greyhound

Most popular bus company

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from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL

How to get to Chicago, IL from Los Angeles, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Alaska AirlinesAS754 · AS538
13:428h08
Burbank
23:50O'Hare International Airport
£1911One-way
1 change

Cheapest

Alaska AirlinesAS754 · AS538
13:428h08
Burbank
23:50O'Hare International Airport
£1911One-way
1 change

Fastest

American AirlinesAA2122
18:003h59
Los Angeles International Airport
23:59O'Hare International Airport
£3451One-way
0 changes

Other options

Amtrak4 Southwest Chief
17:1943h23
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
14:42Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
£2101One-way
0 changes
Amtrak4 Southwest Chief · 382 Carl Sandburg
17:1950h32
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
21:51Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
£2441One-way
1 change
Amtrak422 Texas Eagle
22:0061h49
Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
13:49Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
£2501One-way
0 changes
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
18:0044h30
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
16:30Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
£2271One-way
2 changes
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
23:3050h40
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
04:10Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station
£2471One-way
2 changes
Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
23:3054h30
Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
08:00Chicago, Union Station (Amtrak), IL
£2451One-way
2 changes
Alaska AirlinesAS1388 · AS538
11:589h52
Burbank
23:50O'Hare International Airport
£1911One-way
1 change
Alaska AirlinesAS649 · AS324
17:4617h24
Burbank
13:10O'Hare International Airport
£1951One-way
1 change
UnitedUA1191 · UA1023
09:007h46
Burbank
18:46O'Hare International Airport
£2251One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £28 compared to other travel options to Chicago, IL:

Taking a flight costs £79 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £108 for the same trip.

A flight is £85 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL costing on average £113.

The fastest way to get to Chicago, IL from Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average travel time of 4 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Coach takes 50 h on average.

Train takes on average 42 h 55 min.

You should expect to travel around 1737 miles from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL.

The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL is:

  • 11 coaches per day.
  • 58 flights a day.
  • 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL:

    The following travel companies offer services from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL:

    • Greyhound can get you to Chicago, IL by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Greyhound from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL for £111 on Omio.
    • Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United or Alaska Airlines can take you to Chicago, IL by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL for £28.
    • Travel with Amtrak for trains to Chicago, IL. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL tickets on Omio for £113.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct flight to Chicago, IL with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or United with 13 direct flights per day.
    • You can find 1 direct train per day to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.

    Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Many of our customers who book a trip from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Chicago, IL and any of these top destinations today!

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