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

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    7h 1m
    $106–340

  2. Tram to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    8h 44m
    $102–428

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 42m
    $1,202–1,902

  4. 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 N2521 / ...
    2d
    $393–638

  5. Drive  2,004.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Chicagocar car 2,004.6 mi
    31h 33m
    $355–512

  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
    6h 49m
    $151–500

  7. 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 28m
    $120–517

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    8h 3m
    $188–811

  9. Tram to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Pomona North Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    8h 20m
    $142–618

South Pasadena to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,780.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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