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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 24m
    $144–723

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 41m
    $738–1,473

  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 2510 / ...
    2d 1h
    $363–662

  4. Drive 2,011.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Winnetkacar car 2,011.6 mi
    31h 59m
    $368–531

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    7h 21m
    $153–619

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    7h 34m
    $194–404

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    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
    8h 9m
    $160–687

  8. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Historic Broadway Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Winnetkatrain train
    9h 7m
    $152–616

  9. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    4. Take the train from Clybourn to Winnetkatrain train
    10h 18m
    $208–451

Los Angeles to Winnetka by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$738Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Winnetka, IL, 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 $700–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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