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How to get fromChicago to Lancasterby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Lancaster by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), or car

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

    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
    9h 22m
    $224–922

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    11h 31m
    $120–457

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train AV Line
    46h 48m
    $740–1,487

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Bakersfieldbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bakersfield Amtrak to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy.bus bus 100
    2d 6h
    $381–697

  5. Drive 1,986.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Lancastercar car 1,986.8 mi
    31h 33m
    $363–524

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

    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
    9h 54m
    $140–684

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

    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
    10h 10m
    $140–414

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    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
    11h 48m
    $188–777

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

    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
    12h 18m
    $148–627

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Lancastertrain train
    13h 29m
    $208–448

Chicago to Lancaster by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$740Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,818.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Lancaster via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 46h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. via St Louis Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Los Angeles, and Bakersfield Amtrak in around 2d 6h.

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