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

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 5m
    $135–675

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    45h 23m
    $709–1,473

  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 / ...
    2d 3h
    $343–636

  4. Drive 2,014.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Great Lakescar car 2,014.3 mi
    32h 3m
    $368–531

  5. 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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 3m
    $144–621

  6. 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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 15m
    $135–405

  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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 50m
    $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 OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    9h 49m
    $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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    11h
    $209–452

Los Angeles to Great Lakes by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration45h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,806.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 45h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Great Lakes via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Clark & Harrison, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 2d 3h.

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