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

There are 3 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $217 (€176).

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA:

A flight is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $229 (€186).

A flight is $71 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $287 (€233).

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 15h 5m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Train takes on average 26h 31m.

Bus takes on average 47h 23m.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 1741 miles (2802 km).

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

• Around 124 flights per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
• Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
• Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.

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

• 20 direct flights per day with American Airlines, United.
• 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.

Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Los Angeles, CA to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Los Angeles, CA, you can explore Venice Beach Boardwalk with its eclectic shops and street performers, visit the historic El Capitan Theatre for a classic movie experience, or take a scenic hike in Runyon Canyon Park for panoramic city views. Enjoy a live performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, or discover unique exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Best sights include the Griffith Observatory for stunning city views and astronomy exhibits, The Getty Center for art and gardens, the historic Santa Monica Pier, the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) with its diverse collections.

To fully experience Los Angeles, CA, it's ideal to spend at least 3 to 5 days. This allows time to visit popular attractions like Hollywood, Santa Monica, and the Getty Center, while also exploring the city's diverse neighborhoods and cultural offerings.