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

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There are 10 ways to get from South Pasadena to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, tram, 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
    6h 44m
    $141–720

  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 41m
    $132–438

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 42m
    $702–1,502

  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 2510 / ...
    2d
    $363–693

  5. Drive 2,004.6 mi

    1. Drive from South Pasadena to Chicagocar car 2,004.6 mi
    31h 32m
    $366–529

  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
    7h
    $191–400

  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 23m
    $150–617

  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 13m
    $148–611

  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 18m
    $152–668

  10. Train, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 1 to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    3. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    10h 26m
    $205–442

South Pasadena to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$702Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,780.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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 $700–1,500 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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