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How to get fromLos Angeles to Great Lakesby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Great Lakes by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    6h 15m
    $105–278

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    43h 39m
    $1,229–1,884

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    47h 39m
    $396–587

  4. Drive  2,012.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Chicagocar car 2,012.3 mi
    31h 35m
    $333–480

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAX - MKE
    7h 5m
    $138–613

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BUR - MKE
    7h 2m
    $157–709

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    7h 5m
    $120–469

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Anaheimtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    7h 59m
    $111–442

  9. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    8h 4m
    $198–704

Los Angeles to Great Lakes by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration43h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Great Lakes, MI, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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