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What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
44h 25m
$132
$151
36
Flight
4h 15m
$99
$323
194

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Los Angeles?

You can get to Chicago with just $99 by taking a Flight from United Airlines, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Tuesday
from $99
Wednesday
from $101
Thursday
from $144
Friday
from $127
Saturday
from $119
Sunday
from $132
Monday
from $119

    Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • American Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:56 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:15 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $100
  • American Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:56 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:15 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $100
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 15m
    0
    9:46 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:01 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 24m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    10:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $148
  • Frontier Airlines
    26h 8m
    0
    5:54 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    10:02 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $158
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    54h 55m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • Greyhound US
    47h 20m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $151
  • Greyhound US
    52h 15m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $162
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 16m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:01 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $101
  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 48m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    4:48 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Frontier Airlines
    34h 17m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    10:02 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $174
  • JetBlue Airways
    11h 18m
    0
    8:36 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    9:54 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $291
  • Viva Aerobus
    13h 57m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    4:12 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $436
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    54h 55m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $153
  • Greyhound US
    53h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $153
  • FlixBus
    55h 0m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $153

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    52h 15m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $144
  • Greyhound US
    44h 25m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • Greyhound US
    54h 50m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $169
  • FlixBus
    55h 0m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $171
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    14h 27m
    0
    3:28 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:55 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $148
  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 27m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    2:12 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $187
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 57m
    0
    1:02 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    10:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $200
  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $239
  • Sun Country Airlines
    6h 25m
    0
    8:59 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from $281
  • Volaris
    10h 0m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:55 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $342

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    26h 1m
    0
    4:31 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    8:32 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $127
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 52m
    0
    8:28 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    6:20 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $153
  • United Airlines
    9h 14m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    12:59 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $184
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 31m
    0
    4:31 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    10:02 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $189
  • JetBlue Airways
    14h 29m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    12:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $295
  • Sun Country Airlines
    6h 25m
    0
    8:59 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from $300
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $157
  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $158
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $160
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $161
  • FlixBus
    55h 0m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $178

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    4h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:15 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 2m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    8:32 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $129
  • Breeze Airways
    20h 15m
    0
    8:58 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    7:13 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Breeze Airways
    Economy
    from $144
  • Allegiant Air
    20h 15m
    0
    8:58 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    7:13 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $144
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 57m
    0
    1:02 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    10:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $168
  • Frontier Airlines
    36h 10m
    0
    8:59 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:09 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $198
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $148
  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $151
  • FlixBus
    64h 40m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $187

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $133
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Allegiant Air
    8h 57m
    0
    8:16 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    7:13 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $146
  • United Airlines
    9h 11m
    0
    6:42 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    5:53 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $277
  • United Airlines
    8h 16m
    0
    6:42 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    4:58 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $277
  • Alaska Airlines
    17h 16m
    0
    6:06 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    1:22 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $280
  • Frontier Airlines
    34h 1m
    0
    8:31 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    8:32 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $285
  • Frontier Airlines
    36h 30m
    0
    8:31 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    11:01 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $327

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 2m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    8:32 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $135
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 52m
    0
    8:28 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    6:20 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $156
  • Frontier Airlines
    23h 26m
    0
    9:46 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:12 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $202
  • Sun Country Airlines
    7h 6m
    0
    9:03 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:09 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from $279
  • JetBlue Airways
    11h 21m
    0
    9:37 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    10:58 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $381
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $140
  • Greyhound US
    54h 55m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $141
  • Greyhound US
    49h 10m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $142
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $143
  • FlixBus
    64h 40m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $146

What are the fastest trips from Los Angeles to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from Los Angeles in just 4h 15m with a Flight from United 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.

Tuesday
from 4h 19m
Wednesday
from 4h 19m
Thursday
from 4h 19m
Friday
from 6h 25m
Saturday
from 4h 15m
Sunday
from 8h 16m
Monday
from 4h 19m

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • American Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:56 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:15 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $100
  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $99
  • American Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:56 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:15 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    American Airlines
    Economy
    from $100
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 24m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    10:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $148
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 15m
    0
    9:46 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:01 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $111
  • Viva Aerobus
    13h 57m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    4:12 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $455
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    47h 20m
    0
    3:05 PM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $151
  • Greyhound US
    52h 15m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $162
  • Greyhound US
    54h 55m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $173

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $138
  • Alaska Airlines
    8h 48m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    4:48 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $162
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 16m
    0
    9:45 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:01 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $101
  • JetBlue Airways
    11h 18m
    0
    8:36 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    9:54 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $291
  • Viva Aerobus
    13h 57m
    0
    12:15 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    4:12 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $436
  • Porter Airlines
    17h 48m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    8:43 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Porter Airlines
    Economy
    from $778
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $153
  • Greyhound US
    53h 55m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $153
  • Greyhound US
    54h 55m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $133
  • FlixBus
    55h 0m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $153

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $239
  • Sun Country Airlines
    6h 25m
    0
    8:59 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from $281
  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 27m
    0
    5:45 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    2:12 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $187
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 57m
    0
    1:02 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    10:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $200
  • Allegiant Air
    8h 57m
    0
    8:16 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    7:13 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $347
  • Volaris
    10h 0m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:55 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $342
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Greyhound US
    44h 25m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:25 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $146
  • Greyhound US
    52h 15m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:45 AM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $144
  • Greyhound US
    54h 50m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • FlixBus
    55h 0m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $171
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $169

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Sun Country Airlines
    6h 25m
    0
    8:59 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    5:24 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from $300
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 52m
    0
    8:28 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    6:20 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $153
  • United Airlines
    9h 14m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    12:59 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $184
  • JetBlue Airways
    14h 29m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    12:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $295
  • Viva Aerobus
    16h 14m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:04 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $478
  • Volaris
    18h 32m
    0
    12:37 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    9:09 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $434
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $158
  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $157
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $161
  • FlixBus
    55h 0m
    0
    9:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $178
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $160

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    4h 15m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:15 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 57m
    0
    1:02 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    10:59 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $168
  • JetBlue Airways
    10h 24m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    9:54 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $294
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 2m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    8:32 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $129
  • Volaris
    13h 58m
    0
    12:37 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    4:35 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Volaris
    Economy
    from $486
  • Breeze Airways
    20h 15m
    0
    8:58 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    7:13 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Breeze Airways
    Economy
    from $144
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $149
  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $151
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $148
  • FlixBus
    64h 40m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $187

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • United Airlines
    8h 16m
    0
    6:42 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    4:58 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $277
  • Allegiant Air
    8h 57m
    0
    8:16 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    7:13 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Allegiant Air
    Economy
    from $146
  • United Airlines
    9h 11m
    0
    6:42 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    5:53 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $277
  • Alaska Airlines
    17h 16m
    0
    6:06 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    1:22 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $280
  • Frontier Airlines
    24h 38m
    0
    8:31 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    11:09 AM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $354
  • Frontier Airlines
    34h 1m
    0
    8:31 AM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    8:32 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $285
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    6:00 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    6:35 PM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • Greyhound US
    50h 45m
    0
    12:35 AM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $132
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $133

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • United Airlines
    4h 19m
    0
    12:13 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:32 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from $119
  • Sun Country Airlines
    7h 6m
    0
    9:03 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    6:09 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Sun Country Airlines
    Economy
    from $279
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 52m
    0
    8:28 PM
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Bus Airport
    6:20 AM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from $156
  • JetBlue Airways
    11h 21m
    0
    9:37 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    10:58 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from $381
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 2m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    8:32 PM
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from $135
  • Viva Aerobus
    16h 14m
    0
    12:50 AM
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    7:04 PM
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from $507
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    49h 10m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $142
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    11:30 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $140
  • Greyhound US
    54h 55m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    4:05 PM
    Chicago
    Downtown Bus Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    $141
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    5:20 AM
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $143
  • FlixBus
    64h 40m
    0
    1:20 PM
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    8:00 AM
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $146
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, Olympic Bus Stop or Union Station, 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 14 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 $99 with a Flight from United 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 United Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 4h 15m.

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 Greyhound US, Frontier Airlines and FlixBus, 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 Long Beach 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 Greyhound US, Frontier Airlines and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and 10 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 14 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 $99 by taking a Flight from United 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 4h 15m with a Flight from United 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!

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