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How to get fromChicago to Malibuby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, tram, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Malibu by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, tram, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 19m
    $148–613

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 39m
    $128–373

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 50m
    $602–1,317

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 2h
    $306–624

  5. Drive  2,040.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Malibucar car 2,040.8 mi
    32h 8m
    $373–538

  6. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, subway, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    3. Take the subway from North Hollywood Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Linessubway subway
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    9h 2m
    $198–861

  7. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    3. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    4. Take the tram from Pico Station to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    10h 10m
    $140–613

  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
    10h 49m
    $188–775

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train, tram, line 134 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the tram from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines to Downtown Santa Monica Stationtram tram
    5. Take the bus from 5th / Colorado to Civic Center / Stuart Ranchbus bus
    12h 33m
    $208–446

Chicago to Malibu by train, bus, and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 19m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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