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How to get fromLos Angeles to Auroraby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Aurora by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    7h 58m
    $135–675

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 13m
    $705–1,451

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2d 2h
    $350–650

  4. Drive 1,969.8 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Auroracar car 1,969.8 mi
    31h 9m
    $360–520

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 16m
    $135–405

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    7h 56m
    $144–621

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    8h 43m
    $161–639

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    9h 41m
    $153–618

  9. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain train
    11h 1m
    $209–452

Los Angeles to Aurora by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$705Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 34m.

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