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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    7h 23m
    $162–447

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

    cheapest
    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 Genevatrain train
    8h 8m
    $147–690

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 1m
    $742–1,504

  4. Bus

    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 bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    2d 2h
    $371–682

  5. Drive 1,974.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Saint Charlescar car 1,974.9 mi
    30h 59m
    $361–521

  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 OTC to Genevatrain train
    8h 6m
    $156–636

  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 Genevatrain train
    8h 53m
    $173–654

  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 Genevatrain train
    9h 52m
    $165–633

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    10h 7m
    $236–494

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar173Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,794 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Saint Charles via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 in around 2d 2h.

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