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Trip Overview

The train between Chicago and Long Beach takes 44h 44m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Long Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44h 44m
Duration
2,250 mi
Distance
$649
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Long Beach train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Long Beach. The earliest departure is at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Long Beach at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 44h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Long Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,250.4 mi
  • Duration: 44h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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