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

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There are 10 ways to get from Pasadena to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, train, 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
    6h 50m
    $131–670

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 48m
    $702–1,502

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop 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
    $342–642

  4. Drive 2,004.1 mi

    1. Drive from Pasadena to Chicagocar car 2,004.1 mi
    31h 26m
    $366–529

  5. 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 6m
    $131–400

  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 29m
    $140–617

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

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    8h 19m
    $148–611

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    8h 10m
    $152–618

  9. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    8h 33m
    $132–428

  10. Tram, train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Memorial Park Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram tram
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    10h 32m
    $205–442

Pasadena to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$702Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,782.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Pasadena, CA, USA and Chicago, 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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