There are 10 ways to get from Washington & State to California by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
4h 50m$114–500Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain Southwest Chief / ...
43h 49m$500–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2d$338–548Drive 2,013 mi
- Drive from Washington & State to Los Angelescar 2,013 mi
31h 35m$368–531Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
6h 23m$154–710Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane ORD - SNA
6h 26m$242–490Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane MDW - SMF
6h 29m$184–809Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane MDW - LAX
6h 44m$150–618Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
6h 58m$130–378Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane MDW - SJC
6h 46m$178–811
Washington & State to California by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington & State to California is to fly which costs $130 - $380 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Washington & State to California is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington & State to California station. However, there are services departing from Madison & Dearborn/State and arriving at Los Angeles Union Station via Chicago Bus Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Los Angeles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43h 32m.
The distance between Washington & State and California is 1753 miles. The road distance is 2024.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington & State to California without a car is to train which takes 43h 49m and costs $500 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Washington & State to California, including transfers.
Washington & State to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Washington & State to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington & State to California is to fly which takes 4h 50m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $500 - $1,300 and takes 43h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between Washington & State, IL, USA and California, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 43h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Sacramento International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Washington & State to California bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
California is 2h behind Washington & State. It is currently 3:28 PM in Washington & State and 1:28 PM in California.
Washington & State to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington & State to California is 2025 miles. It takes approximately 31h 35m to drive from Washington & State to California.
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