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Illinois to Los Angeles trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Illinois and Los Angeles takes 43h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Illinois to Los Angeles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

43h 32m
Duration
2,227 mi
Distance
$1,400
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Illinois to Los Angeles train times

Trains run once daily between Illinois and Los Angeles. The service departs Illinois at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Los Angeles at 07:57:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Illinois to Los Angeles? 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.

Map of how to get from Illinois to Los Angeles.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,227.1 mi
  • Duration: 43h 32m

What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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