What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Flights and Buses for the journey to Chicago from Los Angeles. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Los Angeles?
You can get to Chicago with just $122 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
-
Spirit Airlines12h 22m08:20 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:42 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 10:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 22m
-
Frontier Airlines7h 24m02:05 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:29 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 2:05:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 11:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 24m
-
Spirit Airlines20h 40m012:33 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:13 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 12:33:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 11:13:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $253 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 40m
-
Frontier Airlines20h 59m012:46 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:45 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 12:46:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $324 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 59m
-
Viva Aerobus9h 49m011:30 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:19 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:19:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $324 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 49m
-
Alaska Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $325 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Cheapest Flights Sunday
-
Frontier Airlines10h 29m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:14 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 29m
-
Spirit Airlines22h 52m08:20 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport9:12 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 9:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 52m
-
Frontier Airlines18h 22m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:07 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 7:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 22m
-
Alaska Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $321 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
Hawaiian Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $329 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
Volaris20h 10m012:35 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:45 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 12:35:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
-
Greyhound US49h 0m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 12:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 0m
-
Greyhound US51h 50m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
-
Greyhound US46h 35m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
-
FlixBus52h 20m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
-
FlixBus52h 55m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
-
Frontier Airlines24h 30m06:33 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport9:03 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:33:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 9:03:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $122 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 30m
-
Spirit Airlines17h 13m06:52 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport2:05 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:52:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 13m
-
Frontier Airlines29h 1m04:40 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:41 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 4:40:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 1m
-
Spirit Airlines28h 21m02:51 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport9:12 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 2:51:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 9:12:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $233 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 21m
-
Alaska Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $327 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
Hawaiian Airlines7h 54m01:56 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 1:56:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $333 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
-
Greyhound US51h 50m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $296 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
-
FlixBus62h 0m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 1:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $301 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 0m
-
Greyhound US46h 35m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $303 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
-
Greyhound US49h 0m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 12:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $307 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 0m
-
FlixBus52h 20m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $310 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
-
Frontier Airlines25h 57m012:56 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport4:53 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 12:56:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 4:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $188 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 57m
-
Frontier Airlines8h 45m012:56 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:41 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 12:56:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
-
Spirit Airlines10h 36m07:18 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 7:18:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 7:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 36m
-
Frontier Airlines17h 32m07:47 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport3:19 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 7:47:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 3:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 32m
-
Spirit Airlines10h 48m01:05 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport1:53 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 1:05:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 1:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 48m
-
United Airlines13h 17m08:12 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:29 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 8:12:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 11:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $378 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 17m
Cheapest Flights Friday
-
Greyhound US46h 35m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
-
FlixBus52h 20m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
-
Greyhound US51h 50m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/17/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
-
FlixBus62h 0m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 1:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/17/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 0m
-
Greyhound US49h 0m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 12:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Los Angeles to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago from Los Angeles in just 7h 24m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
-
Frontier Airlines7h 24m02:05 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:29 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 2:05:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 11:29:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $234 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 24m
-
Alaska Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $325 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
Hawaiian Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $331 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
Viva Aerobus9h 49m011:30 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:19 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 11:19:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $324 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 49m
-
Spirit Airlines12h 22m08:20 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:42 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/8/2026 10:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $207 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 22m
-
Viva Aerobus16h 4m011:30 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:34 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/8/2026 11:30:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/9/2026 5:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $455 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 4m
Fastest Flights Sunday
-
Alaska Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $321 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
Hawaiian Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $329 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
Frontier Airlines10h 29m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:14 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:14:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 29m
-
Frontier Airlines18h 22m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:07 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 7:07:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $265 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 22m
-
Volaris20h 10m012:35 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:45 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 12:35:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/10/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $332 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 10m
-
Spirit Airlines22h 52m08:20 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport9:12 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/10/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 9:12:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $201 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 52m
-
Greyhound US46h 35m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $269 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
-
Greyhound US49h 0m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 12:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 0m
-
Greyhound US51h 50m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $268 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
-
FlixBus52h 20m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $271 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
-
FlixBus52h 55m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/10/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $282 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
Fastest Flights Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
-
Hawaiian Airlines7h 54m01:56 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 1:56:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $333 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
-
Alaska Airlines8h 10m07:00 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:10 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $327 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
-
United Airlines10h 9m08:15 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport8:24 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 8:15:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/11/2026 8:24:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $358 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 9m
-
Frontier Airlines11h 5m010:22 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:27 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 10:22:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 11:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $344 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 5m
-
Spirit Airlines17h 13m06:52 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport2:05 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:52:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 2:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 13m
-
Frontier Airlines22h 12m010:22 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:34 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/11/2026 10:22:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/12/2026 10:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $344 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 12m
-
Greyhound US46h 35m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $303 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
-
Greyhound US49h 0m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 12:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $307 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 0m
-
Greyhound US51h 50m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $296 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
-
FlixBus52h 20m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $310 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
-
FlixBus62h 0m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/11/2026 1:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $301 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 0m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
-
Alaska Airlines7h 53m02:03 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:56 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 2:03:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 11:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $399 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
-
Hawaiian Airlines7h 53m02:03 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:56 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Hawaiian Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 2:03:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 11:56:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $408 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 53m
-
Frontier Airlines8h 45m012:56 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:41 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 12:56:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 11:41:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
-
Spirit Airlines10h 36m07:18 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:54 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 7:18:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 7:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $259 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 36m
-
Spirit Airlines10h 48m01:05 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport1:53 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 1:05:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 2/13/2026 1:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $284 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 48m
-
United Airlines13h 17m08:12 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:29 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 2/13/2026 8:12:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 2/14/2026 11:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $378 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 17m
Fastest Flights Friday
-
Greyhound US46h 35m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 6:00:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $286 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 35m
-
Greyhound US49h 0m012:55 PMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 12:55:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $291 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 0m
-
Greyhound US51h 50m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 11:30:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/17/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 50m
-
FlixBus52h 20m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 9:35:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/16/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $287 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 20m
-
FlixBus62h 0m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station5:20 AMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 2/14/2026 1:20:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 2/17/2026 5:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $288 per person are available. Travel duration is 62h 0m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Los Angeles to Chicago
What are the most popular stations in Los Angeles and Chicago?
In Los Angeles, you will usually depart from Los Angeles E Olympic Bus Stop, Tufesa or Olympic Bus Stop, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Los Angeles? With 9 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Los Angeles and Chicago, you can pay as low as $122 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Frontier Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 7h 24m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Los Angeles and Chicago are Frontier Airlines, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Los Angeles and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from East Los Angeles, CA or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The most popular companies between Los Angeles and Chicago, are Frontier Airlines, Greyhound US and Spirit Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus
Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Los Angeles to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Los Angeles to Chicago
How can I reach Chicago from Los Angeles?
Every day, there are on average 9 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Chicago from Los Angeles.
How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?
The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 1,741.7 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Los Angeles and Chicago?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 76 kgs of CO2, a train 98 kgs, a car 477 kgs, and a flight 690 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Los Angeles to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago with just $122 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Chicago?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 7h 24m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.
More routes to Los Angeles and to Chicago
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Los Angeles and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Los Angeles
- Berkeley, CA to Los Angeles
- Chicago to Los Angeles
- Chihuahua to Los Angeles
- El Paso, TX to Los Angeles
- Fresno, CA to Los Angeles
- Hayward, CA to Los Angeles
- Hermosillo to Los Angeles
- Houston to Los Angeles
- Las Vegas to Los Angeles
- Memphis to Los Angeles
- Merced, CA to Los Angeles
- New York to Los Angeles
- Newark to Los Angeles
- Oakland to Los Angeles
- Phoenix, AZ to Los Angeles
- Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Salt Lake City, UT to Los Angeles
- San Francisco to Los Angeles
- San Jose, CA to Los Angeles
- Seattle, WA to Los Angeles
- Tlaquepaque to Los Angeles
- Zapopan to Los Angeles
- Trips to Chicago
- Aguascalientes to Chicago
- Atlanta, GA to Chicago
- Bloomington, IN to Chicago
- Cincinnati to Chicago
- Ciudad Juárez to Chicago
- Dallas to Chicago
- El Paso, TX to Chicago
- Houston to Chicago
- Laredo, TX to Chicago
- Little Rock, AR to Chicago
- McAllen, TX to Chicago
- Memphis to Chicago
- Mexico City to Chicago
- New York to Chicago
- Niagara Falls, ON to Chicago
- Nuevo Laredo to Chicago
- Philadelphia to Chicago
- Phoenix, AZ to Chicago
- San Antonio, TX to Chicago
- St. Louis, MO to Chicago
- Toronto, ON to Chicago
- Tulsa to Chicago
