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How to get fromSanta Monica to Long Beachby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Long Beach by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 31m
    $148–687

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Carroll Ave.train train Ssl / ...
    2d
    $728–1,532

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Michigan City, INbus bus
    2d 4h
    $358–702

  4. Drive 2,072.2 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Long Beachcar car 2,072.2 mi
    32h 46m
    $379–547

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    8h 49m
    $148–417

  6. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    9h 31m
    $161–638

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    10h 31m
    $173–640

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    11h 23m
    $181–652

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

    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
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to 11th St.train train
    13h 4m
    $224–462

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,829.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Long Beach, IN, USA?

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Long Beach via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Carroll Ave. in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Long Beach via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago, and Michigan City, IN in around 2d 4h.

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