There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
4h 31m$122–608Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
45h 3m$708–1,513Bus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2d$338–648Drive 2,026.2 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicagocar 2,026.2 mi
31h 59m$370–535Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAX - ORD
4h 47m$123–380
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago is to fly which costs $120 - $380 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 3m.
The distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Chicago is 1769 miles. The road distance is 2038.1 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 3m and costs $700 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago, including transfers.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,600 and takes 45h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $650 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $280–550
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of Los Angeles Airport (LAX). It is currently 8:29 PM in Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and 10:29 PM in Chicago.
Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago is 2038 miles. It takes approximately 31h 59m to drive from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Chicago.
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