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

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

The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL is a bus with an average price of $273 (€227).

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

A bus is $150 (€125) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL costing on average $423 (€353).

A bus is $323 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL costing on average $596 (€497).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 8h 30m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Bus takes on average 50h 58m.

Train takes on average 51h 32m.

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

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

• Around 145 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

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

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

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

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

• Travel with Greyhound to go to Chicago, IL by bus.
• Travel with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
• Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.

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

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

Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Chicago, IL, you can explore the Museum of Science and Industry and its interactive exhibits, enjoy the vibrant neighborhoods like Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, take a river cruise to view iconic architecture, and attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre. Visit Lincoln Park Zoo for a free and enjoyable day. For sights, don't miss Millennium Park with its modern art, the renowned Art Institute of Chicago, the entertainment hub of Navy Pier, panoramic views from Willis Tower Skydeck, and the fascinating exhibits at the Field Museum.

To fully experience Chicago, IL, plan for at least 3-4 days to visit key attractions such as Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, and explore diverse neighborhoods.