There are 9 ways to get from South Pasadena to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
6h 44m$151–620Tram to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Pomona North Stationtram
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ONT - ORD
8h 36m$102–438Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
44h 42m$602–1,602Bus
- Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2d$348–563Drive 2,004.6 mi
- Drive from South Pasadena to Chicagocar 2,004.6 mi
31h 33m$366–529Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAX - ORD
7h 1m$131–380Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane BUR - MDW
7h 23m$110–467Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGB - MDW
8h 8m$178–761Tram to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the tram from South Pasadena Station to Pomona North Stationtram
- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ONT - MDW
8h 13m$122–568
South Pasadena to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Pasadena to Chicago is to fly which costs $130 - $380 and takes 7h 1m.
The fastest way to get from South Pasadena to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $150 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from South Pasadena to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Fair Oaks / Mission and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Cal State LA Busway Station, El Monte Bus Stop and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
No, there is no direct train from South Pasadena station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from South Pasadena Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 42m.
The distance between South Pasadena and Chicago is 1791 miles. The road distance is 2016.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 44h 42m and costs $600 - $1,600.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from South Pasadena to Chicago, including transfers.
South Pasadena to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from El Monte Bus Stop station.
South Pasadena to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from South Pasadena to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 44m and costs $150 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,600 and takes 44h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $340 - $600 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between South 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 $600–1,600 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–440
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–480
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
South Pasadena to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago is 2h ahead of South Pasadena. It is currently 2:57 AM in South Pasadena and 4:57 AM in Chicago.
South Pasadena to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Pasadena to Chicago is 2016 miles. It takes approximately 31h 33m to drive from South Pasadena to Chicago.
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