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How to get fromDeKalb to Los Angelesby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from DeKalb to Los Angeles by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    9h 55m
    $116–394

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    12h 2m
    $114–465

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d
    $1,212–1,922

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $402–643

  5. Drive  1,951.6 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to Los Angelescar car 1,951.6 mi
    30h 30m
    $357–515

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    9h 49m
    $146–634

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    10h 7m
    $200–873

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    11h 19m
    $164–727

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 46m
    $168–735

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    13h 21m
    $156–646

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    13h 28m
    $180–586

DeKalb to Los Angeles by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$1,212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,836.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Los Angeles, CA, USA?

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Los Angeles via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Chicago Union Station, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 1h.

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