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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    6h 50m
    $218–715

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    7h 35m
    $106–371

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 42m
    $1,229–1,885

  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 El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte Station - Lower Level to 7th / Channelbus bus 577
    2d 1h
    $384–578

  5. Drive  2,024.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Long Beachcar car 2,024.8 mi
    31h 55m
    $370–534

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    7h 14m
    $154–707

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    7h 20m
    $136–611

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    8h 12m
    $196–859

  9. 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
    9h 58m
    $164–721

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    9h 39m
    $178–730

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus bus
    9h 57m
    $118–480

Chicago to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,762.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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