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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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 29m
    $154–503

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    7h 36m
    $109–344

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    45h 10m
    $1,223–1,873

  4. 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 1h
    $407–604

  5. Drive  2,011.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Winnetkacar car 2,011.6 mi
    32h
    $356–514

  6. 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 26m
    $123–519

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    8h 22m
    $119–455

  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
    8h 57m
    $192–816

  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 17m
    $119–446

Los Angeles to Winnetka by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,790.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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, you can take a train from Los Angeles to Winnetka via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 45h 10m.

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