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How to get fromChicago to California Cityby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to California City by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    11h 34m
    $206–875

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    12h 28m
    $144–397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    45h 22m
    $339–548

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus 250
    2d 1h
    $604–1,304

  5. Drive  1,965.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to California Citycar car 1,965.2 mi
    30h 51m
    $359–518

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    12h 6m
    $164–637

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    12h 46m
    $182–439

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    13h 43m
    $152–630

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane ORD - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Mojave Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 11m
    $212–469

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    14h
    $190–780

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    4. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Aspen Mall/82nd St.bus bus
    14h 32m
    $150–430

Chicago to California City by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$604Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,860 mi
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and California City, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Aspen Mall/82nd St. via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Carl's Jr./Inyo St. in around 45h 22m.

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