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Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Cheapest

€145

Average

€242

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

05:55PM44h55

Union Station

02:50PMUnion Station

€1451One-way

0 transfers

07:13PM67h37

Union Station

02:50PMUnion Station

€2371One-way

2 transfers

09:51AM78h54

Union Station

04:45PMUnion Station

€2891One-way

1 transfer

12:55PM75h50

Union Station

04:45PMUnion Station

€2971One-way

4 transfers

Train schedule from Los Angeles to Chicago

Showing trains for tomorrow, Monday, September 25

Amtrak

09:51AM76h59

Los Angeles

02:50PMChicago Union Station

1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Los Angeles to Chicago

	Distance	1737 miles (2801 km)
	Average train duration	61 h 44 min
	Average train ticket price	$176 (€155)
	Train frequency	1 a day
	Direct train	Yes, there is 1 direct train a day
	Train companies	Amtrak

Trains from Los Angeles to Chicago cover the 1737 miles (2801 km) long trip taking on average 61 h 44 min with our travel partners like Amtrak. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $176 (€155), but the average price of train tickets is $176 (€155).

Train companies: Amtrak from Los Angeles to Chicago trains

Buy your official Amtrak train tickets to Chicago from Los Angeles from $176 (€155) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Amtrak from Los Angeles to Chicago train information:

Average Duration: 63 h 44 min
Cheapest Price: $176
Amtrak frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Los Angeles to Chicago

FAQs: Travel by train from Los Angeles to Chicago 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 to Chicago.

Cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago can start from as little as $176 (€155) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Los Angeles to Chicago is $176 (€155); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Los Angeles and Chicago is on average 61 h 44 min for the 1737 mile (2801 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Los Angeles to Chicago by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The train from Los Angeles to Chicago leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

There is 1 train a day from Los Angeles to Chicago which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Los Angeles to Chicago train with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Los Angeles and Chicago as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

The cheapest month to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago by train is July.

Yes, you can take a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago.

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