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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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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£214 Average Price | £171 Average Price Cheapest | £252 Average Price |
49h 33m Average total duration 49h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 49h 22m Average total duration 48h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 8.4 - 16.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Chicago, IL from Los Angeles, CA by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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.
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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.
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.
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