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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chicago to Los Angeles

Composite routes from Chicago to Los Angeles

Cheapest
31 h 20 min
Car
3244 km.
from $178
Fastest
3 h 54 min
Plane
Other
47 h 5 min
2804 km.
from $588.33
8 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
2803 km.
from $277.52
9 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
2803 km.
from $167.30
10 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
2803 km.
from $246.49
10 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
2803 km.
from $192.14

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$315.22

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$380.43
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$760.87

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$358.70

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$380.43
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$434.78

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$51.09–$228.26

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$423.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$206.52
Plane from Midway International Airport to Burbank
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$456.52
Plane from Midway International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$205.39
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$402.17
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$235.54–$235.71
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$456.52
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$500.00

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
43h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$86.96

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$10.87
Train from Tustin station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.33

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles is to fly and train which costs $141.30 - $315.22 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $81.52 - $1086.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Los Angeles?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43h 32m.

How far is it from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is 2864 km. The road distance is 3242.8 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Los Angeles without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 43h 32m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Los Angeles?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Los Angeles bus from?

Chicago to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Los Angeles train from?

Chicago to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The best way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $81.52 - $1086.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $597.83 and takes 43h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $152.17 - $869.57 and takes 47h 5m.

Where does the Chicago to Los Angeles bus arrive?

Chicago to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 09:32 in Chicago and 07:32 in Los Angeles.

Where does the Chicago to Los Angeles train arrive?

Chicago to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Los Angeles is 3243 km. It takes approximately 31h 17m to drive from Chicago to Los Angeles.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Book your Chicago to Los Angeles train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Book your Chicago to Los Angeles bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Los Angeles?

There are 3061+ hotels available in Los Angeles. Prices start at $86.27 per night.
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