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How to get fromChicago to Port of Los Angelesby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Port of Los Angeles by plane, taxi, 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, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the taxi from Santa-Ana-Airport-SNA to Port of Los Angelestaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    $292–555

  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
    8h 13m
    $108–395

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 29m
    $688–1,443

  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 - Upper Level to Harbor Gateway Transit Centerbus bus
    2d 1h
    $330–631

  5. Drive 2,030.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Port of Los Angelescar car 2,030.3 mi
    31h 57m
    $371–536

  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 56m
    $116–491

  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 58m
    $138–615

  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
    9h 25m
    $202–871

  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
    10h 33m
    $176–725

  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
    10h 10m
    $188–785

  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
    10h 30m
    $158–635

Chicago to Port of Los Angeles by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$688Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,768.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Port of Los Angeles, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Harbor / 6th via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station - Upper Level, and Harbor Gateway Transit Center in around 2d 1h.

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