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How to get fromCarol Stream to Los Angelesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Carol Stream to Los Angeles by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    5h 52m
    $204–464

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 18m
    $172–647

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 20m
    $643–1,451

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $343–658

  5. Drive 1,984.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carol Stream to Los Angelescar car 1,984.6 mi
    31h 15m
    $363–524

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    9h 11m
    $277–530

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Winfield to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    9h 2m
    $231–894

Carol Stream to Los Angeles by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2d 3hAverage Duration
Ticket$343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,777.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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 $600–1,400 and the journey takes 42h 59m.

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