There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Chicago Loop by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
6h 9m$150–618Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUR - MDW
6h 12m$109–494Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
43h 23m$500–1,300Bus
- 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 / ...
47h 27m$347–544Drive 2,012.5 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Chicago Loopcar 2,012.5 mi
31h 36m$368–531Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAX - ORD
6h 18m$130–378Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ONT - MDW
6h 54m$133–579Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGB - MDW
7h 48m$198–861Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SNA - ORD
8h 59m$202–443
Los Angeles to Chicago Loop by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Chicago Loop is to fly which costs $200 - $450 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Chicago Loop. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Washington & Lasalle via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43h 23m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago Loop is 1784 miles. The road distance is 2024.3 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Chicago Loop without a car is to train which takes 43h 23m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Los Angeles to Chicago Loop, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Chicago Loop is to fly which takes 6h 9m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 43h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $550 and takes 47h 27m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Chicago Loop, 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 $500–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–480
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
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
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–22
- 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 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Chicago Loop bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago Loop is 2h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 9:58 AM in Los Angeles and 11:58 AM in Chicago Loop.
Los Angeles to Chicago Loop train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Chicago Loop is 2024 miles. It takes approximately 31h 36m to drive from Los Angeles to Chicago Loop.
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