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How to get fromNaperville to Los Angelesby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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There are 11 ways to get from Naperville to Los Angeles by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car

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  1. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    8h 12m
    $154–624

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 24m
    $134–384

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 59m
    $550–1,400

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 3h
    $306–582

  5. Drive 1,985.3 mi

    1. Drive from Naperville to Los Angelescar car 1,985.3 mi
    31h 2m
    $363–524

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    8h 56m
    $203–871

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 44m
    $143–617

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $187–775

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

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    11h 44m
    $207–450

  10. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 35m
    $209–846

  11. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 52m
    $169–646

Naperville to Los Angeles by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,804.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,400 and the journey takes 42h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave to Los Angeles Union Station via Yorktown Center, 54th/Cermak Pink Line Station, Jefferson & Washington, Chicago Bus Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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