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How to get fromSanta Monica to Lombardby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, subway, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Lombard by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, subway, train, 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
    8h 4m
    $147–614

  2. Tram, subway to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Linestram tram
    2. Take the subway from 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines to North Hollywood Stationsubway subway
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain train
    9h 5m
    $120–515

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    46h 33m
    $556–1,308

  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 4h
    $342–553

  5. Drive  2,010.5 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Lombardcar car 2,010.5 mi
    31h 36m
    $367–530

  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
    8h 16m
    $127–374

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

    1. Take the tram from Downtown Santa Monica Station to Pico Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from Pico Station to Del Amo Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lombardtrain train
    9h 59m
    $202–867

  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
    10h 56m
    $140–579

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

    1. Take the bus from Flower / 7th to Disneyland Employee's Entrancebus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    12h 29m
    $203–439

Santa Monica to Lombard by tram, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration46h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$556Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,791.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Lombard, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Naperville Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 34m.

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