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How to get fromLancaster to Chicagoby train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lancaster to Chicago by train, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    8h 1m
    $144–621

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    11h 1m
    $138–436

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Carl's Jr./Inyo St.bus bus 250 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    44h 55m
    $349–655

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 36m
    $711–1,515

  5. Drive 1,986.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Chicagocar car 1,986.6 mi
    31h 36m
    $363–524

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    8h 34m
    $140–683

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 50m
    $140–413

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    10h 9m
    $159–626

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

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    10h 38m
    $158–626

Lancaster to Chicago by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$711Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,817.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

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

You can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Chicago Bus Station via Mojave Amtrak Bus Stop, South Strip Transit Terminal, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 44h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lancaster to Chicago Union Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 46h 36m.

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