What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Los Angeles?
You can get to Chicago with just $101 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.
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Frontier Airlines11h 23m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:08 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/14/2026 12:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 23m
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Spirit Airlines13h 42m08:20 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:02 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/14/2026 12:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 42m
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Frontier Airlines9h 46m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:31 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/14/2026 10:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $308 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 46m
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Volaris21h 34m011:51 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:25 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 11:51:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/14/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $371 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 34m
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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 1/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/13/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $386 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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United Airlines4h 10m04:49 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 4:49:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/13/2026 10:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $387 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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Greyhound US44h 30m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
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Greyhound US54h 30m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station8:00 AMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 11:30:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m
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Greyhound US50h 40m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
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FlixBus52h 55m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
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FlixBus68h 25m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station8:00 AMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 9:35:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 25m
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Frontier Airlines13h 8m08:34 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:42 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 8:34:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 11:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 8m
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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 1/15/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 10:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 22m
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Frontier Airlines15h 33m06:14 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:47 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 6:14:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 11:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 33m
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Frontier Airlines12h 21m09:26 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:47 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 9:26:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 11:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 21m
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Spirit Airlines13h 42m08:20 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:02 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 12:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 42m
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Spirit Airlines14h 47m012:33 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport5:20 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 12:33:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 5:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $254 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 47m
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Greyhound US60h 20m011:50 PMLos AngelesUnion Station2:10 PMChicagoCanal & Van Buren0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 11:50:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 20m
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Greyhound US44h 30m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/18/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
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Greyhound US50h 40m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
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FlixBus60h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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FlixBus64h 40m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station8:00 AMChicagoCanal & Van Buren0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 1:20:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 40m
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Frontier Airlines24h 5m08:37 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:42 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 8:37:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/18/2026 10:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 5m
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Frontier Airlines25h 25m08:37 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:02 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 8:37:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 12:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $102 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 25m
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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 1/17/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/17/2026 10:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 22m
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Frontier Airlines21h 34m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:19 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/18/2026 10:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 34m
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United Airlines4h 0m012:30 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport6:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 12:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/17/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $368 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Alaska Airlines7h 54m01:56 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 1:56:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/17/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $370 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
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FlixBus49h 30m03:05 PMLos AngelesNorth Hollywood6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 3:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m
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Greyhound US44h 30m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
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Greyhound US54h 45m07:10 AMLos AngelesNorth Hollywood3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 7:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 45m
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Greyhound US60h 20m011:50 PMLos AngelesUnion Station2:10 PMChicagoCanal & Van Buren0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 11:50:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 20m
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FlixBus60h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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Frontier Airlines11h 20m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:05 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $311 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Frontier Airlines13h 12m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport1:57 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 1:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $311 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 12m
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Spirit Airlines12h 46m012:33 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport3:19 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 12:33:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 3:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $321 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 46m
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Spirit Airlines21h 10m012:33 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:43 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 12:33:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 11:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $339 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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Viva Aerobus27h 11m011:25 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport4:36 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 11:25:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/21/2026 4:36:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $347 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 11m
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Frontier Airlines11h 53m06:01 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:54 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 6:01:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 7:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $366 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 53m
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What are the fastest trips from Los Angeles to Chicago?
You can get to Chicago from Los Angeles in just 4h 0m 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.
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United Airlines4h 10m04:49 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 4:49:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/13/2026 10:59:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $387 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
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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 1/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/13/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $386 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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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 1/13/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/13/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $397 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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Frontier Airlines9h 46m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:31 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/14/2026 10:31:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $308 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 46m
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Frontier Airlines11h 23m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:08 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/14/2026 12:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 23m
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Spirit Airlines13h 42m08:20 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:02 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/13/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/14/2026 12:02:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $236 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 42m
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Greyhound US44h 30m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $216 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
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Greyhound US50h 40m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
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FlixBus52h 55m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 9:35:00 AM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 55m
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Greyhound US54h 30m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station8:00 AMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 11:30:00 PM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 30m
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FlixBus68h 25m09:35 AMLos AngelesUnion Station8:00 AMChicagoUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/13/2026 9:35:00 AM to Union Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $261 per person are available. Travel duration is 68h 25m
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United Airlines4h 0m012:30 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport6:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 12:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $387 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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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 1/15/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $380 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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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 1/15/2026 7:00:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $389 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
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Frontier Airlines12h 21m09:26 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:47 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 9:26:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/16/2026 11:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $208 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 21m
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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 1/15/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 10:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 22m
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Frontier Airlines13h 8m08:34 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:42 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/15/2026 8:34:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/15/2026 11:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 8m
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Greyhound US44h 30m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/18/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
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Greyhound US50h 40m011:30 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 11:30:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 40m
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Greyhound US60h 20m011:50 PMLos AngelesUnion Station2:10 PMChicagoCanal & Van Buren0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 11:50:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 20m
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FlixBus60h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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FlixBus64h 40m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station8:00 AMChicagoCanal & Van Buren0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/16/2026 1:20:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 64h 40m
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United Airlines4h 0m012:30 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport6:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 12:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/17/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $368 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Alaska Airlines7h 54m01:56 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:50 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 1:56:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/17/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $370 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
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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 1/17/2026 1:56:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/17/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $377 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 54m
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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 1/17/2026 8:20:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/17/2026 10:42:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 22m
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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 1/17/2026 11:30:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/18/2026 5:34:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $642 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 4m
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Frontier Airlines21h 34m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport10:19 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/17/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/18/2026 10:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 34m
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Greyhound US44h 30m06:00 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 6:00:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $218 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 30m
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FlixBus49h 30m03:05 PMLos AngelesNorth Hollywood6:35 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 3:05:00 PM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 30m
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Greyhound US54h 45m07:10 AMLos AngelesNorth Hollywood3:55 PMChicago95th Red Line Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 7:10:00 AM to 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 3:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 54h 45m
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Greyhound US60h 20m011:50 PMLos AngelesUnion Station2:10 PMChicagoCanal & Van Buren0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 11:50:00 PM to Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 20m
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FlixBus60h 50m01:20 PMLos AngelesUnion Station4:10 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) at 1/17/2026 1:20:00 PM to Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $220 per person are available. Travel duration is 60h 50m
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United Airlines4h 0m012:30 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport6:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 12:30:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $378 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
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Frontier Airlines11h 20m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport12:05 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 12:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $311 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
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Frontier Airlines11h 53m06:01 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport7:54 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 6:01:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 7:54:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $366 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 53m
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Spirit Airlines12h 46m012:33 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport3:19 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 12:33:00 AM to Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 3:19:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $321 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 46m
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Frontier Airlines13h 12m010:45 PMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport1:57 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 10:45:00 PM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/20/2026 1:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $311 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 12m
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Spirit Airlines21h 10m012:33 AMLos Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport11:43 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) at 1/19/2026 12:33:00 AM to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) arriving at 1/19/2026 11:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $339 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 10m
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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 Bus and Flight 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 $101 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 United Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 4h 0m.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 Los Angeles 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, United 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 Bus and Flight, 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 $101 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 4h 0m with a Flight from United Airlines.
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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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