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 Distance | 1737 miles (2801 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus, train or flight |
 Ticket price range | $56 - $174 |
 Cheapest mode | Flight • $56 (€51) • 4 h 20 min |
 Fastest mode | Flight • $56 (€51) • 4 h 20 min |
 Popular travel companies | Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak |
Travel 1737 miles (2801 km) by bus, train or flight between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Greyhound, Spirit Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA
Travel to Los Angeles, CA 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 Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA.
There are 3 ways to get from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $56 (€51) compared to other travel options to Los Angeles, CA:
Taking a flight costs $50 (€45) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $106 (€96) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $118 (€106) less than taking a train, which costs on average $174 (€157) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 20 min.
There are alternative travel options to Los Angeles, CA that take longer:
Bus takes on average 46 h 25 min.
Getting to Los Angeles, CA by train takes 43 h 10 min on average.
Los Angeles, CA is approximately 1737 miles (2801 km) away from Chicago, IL.
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA is:
- 19 buses per day.
- 54 flights per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by bus, train or 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:
The following travel companies offer services from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA:
- Greyhound can get you to Los Angeles, CA by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Greyhound from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA for $106 (€96) on Omio.
- Spirit Airlines, United or Alaska Airlines can take you to Los Angeles, CA by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Spirit Airlines from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA for $56 (€51).
- Travel with Amtrak for trains to Los Angeles, CA. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Amtrak Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA tickets on Omio for $174 (€157).
Yes, there are direct routes from Chicago, IL to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct flight to Los Angeles, CA with Spirit Airlines or United with 13 direct flights per day.
- You can check for a direct train to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services to Los Angeles, CA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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