Next departures to Los Angeles
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- This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: 30 April atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: 3 May atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
- This trip is recommended because it is the: 2nd CheapestDeparture time: 30 April atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: 3 May atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
- Departure time: 30 April atDeparture city: Los AngelesDeparture location: Union StationArrival time: 3 May atDestination city: ChicagoDestination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
Train Los Angeles to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 3668 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$171.00
Los Angeles to Chicago Trains
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Information on this train trip
Daily Trains | 4 |
Earliest and Latest Train Departures | 09:51 - 22:00 |
Minimum Price | US$198 |
Average Ticket Price | US$221 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 1d18h |
Average Train Trip Duration | 2d17h |
Distance | 1738 miles |
Train Companies on This Route | Amtrak |
Frequently asked questions on the trip Los Angeles - Chicago
The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to Chicago is US$221. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
A train trip between Los Angeles and Chicago is around 2d 17h, although the fastest train will take about 1d 18h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1740 miles that separates the two cities.
The number of trains from Los Angeles to Chicago can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Los Angeles to Chicago by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
When taking the train from Los Angeles to Chicago, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$158 to US$281 for a train ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$158, which is on 2024-05-05.
About Train Travel
Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Los Angeles and Chicago is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Chicago.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Los Angeles and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Los Angeles to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.
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