How to get from Chicago to Los Angeles by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 1737 miles (2801 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $158 - $288 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $158 (€141) • 14 h 8 min | |
Popular travel companies | Greyhound or Spirit Airlines |
Travel 1737 miles (2801 km) by bus or flight to Los Angeles from Chicago. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Greyhound or Spirit Airlines among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Chicago to Los Angeles.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $73 (€65). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Amtrak is the main travel 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 travel running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by travel 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 travel journey between Chicago and Los Angeles.
American Airlines is one of the leading airlines in the USA and the world; they offer Main Cabin, Business and First Class tickets for your travel from Chicago to Los Angeles.
You can get to Los Angeles from Chicago 2 different ways: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Los Angeles is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $158 (€141) compared to other travel options to Los Angeles:
A flight is $130 (€116) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chicago to Los Angeles costing on average $288 (€257).
Los Angeles is approximately 1737 miles (2801 km) away from Chicago.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles:
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