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

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There are 9 ways to get from Santa Monica to Ross 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 Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train
    8h
    $152–693

  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 Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train Ssl / ...
    47h 33m
    $734–1,540

  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 Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $359–702

  4. Drive 2,043.1 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Rosscar car 2,043.1 mi
    32h 10m
    $373–539

  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 Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train
    8h 19m
    $152–423

  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 Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train
    9h 1m
    $165–644

  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 Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train
    10h 1m
    $177–646

  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 Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train
    10h 52m
    $185–658

  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 Gary/Chicago Airporttrain train
    12h 34m
    $228–468

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: 1,804 mi
  • Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from 5th / Santa Monica to Ross via Cesar E Chavez / Alameda, Los Angeles, Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Gary/Chicago Airport in around 47h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2nd / Broadway to Ross via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Gary Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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