There are 10 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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 San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
5h 3m$114–500Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
43h 32m$500–1,300Bus
- 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
47h 34m$338–541Drive 2,012.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelescar 2,012.3 mi
31h 34m$368–531Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
6h 36m$154–710Fly 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
6h 39m$242–490Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MDW - SMF
6h 42m$184–809Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
6h 57m$150–618Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MDW - SJC
6h 59m$178–811Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
7h 10m$130–378
Chicago Union Station to California by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to California is to fly which costs $130 - $380 and takes 7h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to California is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Union Station station to California station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43h 32m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and California is 1754 miles. The road distance is 2024.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to California without a car is to train which takes 43h 32m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Chicago Union Station to California, including transfers.
Chicago Union Station to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to California is to fly which takes 5h 3m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 43h 32m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 47h 34m.
What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- 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
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago Union Station to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Chicago Union Station. It is currently 4:35 AM in Chicago Union Station and 2:35 AM in California.
Chicago Union Station to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to California is 2024 miles. It takes approximately 31h 34m to drive from Chicago Union Station to California.
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