- Must visit
The Getty Center
Hilltop art museum with European paintings, sculpture, gardens, and striking architecture plus sweeping city views.
Cheapest price
$1001
Average price
$1006
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 52 m
Average duration
2 d 6 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
2745 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA will cost around $1006 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $1001.
It's difficult to get from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA without transferring at least once.




Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $177. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $177, and a bus costs an average of $283.
Distance: 1705 miles (2745 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$243 Average price | $200 Average price Cheapest | $283 Average price |
44h 39m Average total duration 44h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 48h 35m Average total duration 48h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA:
A flight is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $243 (€195).
A flight is $83 (€67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $283 (€228).
Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 44h 9m.
Bus takes on average 48h 5m.
The table below shows live departures for Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:05 PM Aurora, IL | 41h52 | 7:57 AM Los Angeles, CA | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA run on average 8 times per day, taking around 44h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $243 (€195) but you can travel from only $177 (€142) by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:19, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 1705 miles (2745 km) distance in 44h 9m.
Distance 1705 miles (2745 km) |
Average train duration 44h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $243 (€195) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 44h 9m |
First train 5:19 PM |
Last train 7:13 PM |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis or rideshares, and $1-2 at cafes for counter service or coffee.
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Most Aurora, IL to Los Angeles, CA trains use the Naperville Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Aurora, IL and Los Angeles, CA train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Traxx Restaurant, Union Station Cafe, Philippe The Original
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station: Elevators, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown, Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
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