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How to get fromLos Angeles to Six Flags Great Americaby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Los Angeles to Six Flags Great America by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, 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 Waukegantrain train
    9h 39m
    $136–678

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    46h 57m
    $720–1,478

  3. Bus, train

    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 train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain train
    2d 3h
    $348–640

  4. Drive 2,013.3 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Six Flags Great Americacar car 2,013.3 mi
    32h 2m
    $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 Waukegantrain train
    9h 37m
    $145–624

  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 Waukegantrain train
    9h 50m
    $136–408

  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 Waukegantrain train
    10h 25m
    $162–642

  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 Waukegantrain train
    11h 23m
    $154–621

  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 Waukegantrain train
    12h 34m
    $210–455

  10. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    12h 59m
    $240–903

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,817.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to Six Flags Great America via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 46h 57m.

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