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Trip Overview

The average train between Los Angeles and Illinois takes 2d and the fastest train takes 43h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Los Angeles to Illinois. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d
Duration
2,227 mi
Distance
$1,500
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Los Angeles to Illinois train times

Trains run once daily between Los Angeles and Illinois. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Illinois at 1:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    train train 2d 13h • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 43h 23m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 43h 23m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 43h 23m • Direct
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    Arrives +3 days

    train train 2d 13h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 43h 23m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 43h 23m • Direct
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    Arrives +3 days

    train train 2d 13h • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    train train 43h 23m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Los Angeles to Illinois? 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: 2,227.1 mi
  • Duration: 2d

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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