There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan 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 2m$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$109–464Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
43h 39m$580–1,407Bus
- 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 39m$354–552Drive 2,012.3 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Chicagocar 2,012.3 mi
31h 35m$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 22m$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 42m$124–581Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGB - MDW
7h 41m$178–761Fly 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
9h 6m$202–444
Los Angeles to Lake Michigan by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan is to fly which costs $200 - $450 and takes 9h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 6h and costs $100 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Los Angeles station to Lake Michigan. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Congress Plaza & Michigan via St Louis Bus Station and Jefferson & Harrison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 39m.
The distance between Los Angeles and Lake Michigan is 1783 miles. The road distance is 2024 miles.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan without a car is to train which takes 43h 39m and costs $550 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan, including transfers.
Los Angeles to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
Los Angeles to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,500 and takes 43h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 47h 39m.
What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Lake Michigan, MI, 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 $550–1,400 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
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
- $550–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- 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
- $300–480
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Los Angeles to Lake Michigan bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Lake Michigan is 3h ahead of Los Angeles. It is currently 12:29 PM in Los Angeles and 3:29 PM in Lake Michigan.
Los Angeles to Lake Michigan train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Los Angeles to Lake Michigan is 2024 miles. It takes approximately 31h 35m to drive from Los Angeles to Lake Michigan.