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How to get fromNorthridge to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or tram

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    6h 1m
    $119–504

  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 28m
    $111–380

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Northridge to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 27m
    $1,227–1,941

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Devonshire St & Reseda Blvd to Figueroa St & Pico Blvdbus bus 419
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $394–585

  5. Drive  2,019.1 mi

    1. Drive from Northridge to Chicagocar car 2,019.1 mi
    32h 1m
    $369–533

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 11m
    $141–620

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

    1. Take the train from Northridge to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Union Station - Metro A-Line to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    8h 36m
    $176–771

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

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 17m
    $135–571

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

    1. Take the train from Northridge to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    10h 16m
    $123–460

Northridge to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration45h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Northridge, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northridge to Chicago Union Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 45h 27m.

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