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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
- This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just $142, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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 bus tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $184 to $2,249 for a bus ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $184 which is on 2025-05-13.
Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Los Angeles to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Los Angeles to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Los Angeles to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.
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