There are 7 ways to get from Carol Stream to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
5h 49m$204–464Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
8h 18m$172–647Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief
43h 20m$543–1,351Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2d 4h$343–552Drive 1,984.6 mi
- Drive from Carol Stream to Los Angelescar 1,984.6 mi
31h 16m$363–524Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain
7h 31m$219–661Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
9h 11m$277–530
Carol Stream to Los Angeles by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carol Stream to Los Angeles is to fly which costs $270 - $550 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $200 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Carol Stream to Los Angeles station. However, there are services departing from Gary Ave & Arapahoe Trail and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Wheaton Metra, Harrison & Kedzie, Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Carol Stream station to Los Angeles. However, there are services departing from Naperville Amtrak Station and arriving at Los Angeles via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 20m.
The distance between Carol Stream and Los Angeles is 1787 miles. The road distance is 1996.2 miles.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Los Angeles without a car is to train which takes 43h 20m and costs $500 - $1,400.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Carol Stream to Los Angeles, including transfers.
Carol Stream to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Carol Stream to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Naperville Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Carol Stream to Los Angeles is to fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $200 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,400 and takes 43h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 2 days 4h.
What companies run services between Carol Stream, IL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–390
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Carol Stream to Los Angeles bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Los Angeles is 2h behind Carol Stream. It is currently 6:45 AM in Carol Stream and 4:45 AM in Los Angeles.
Carol Stream to Los Angeles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carol Stream to Los Angeles is 1996 miles. It takes approximately 31h 16m to drive from Carol Stream to Los Angeles.
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