Trains tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, US

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TodayAug 20
TomorrowAug 21
from $221
FriAug 22
from $256
SatAug 23
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SunAug 24
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MonAug 25
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TueAug 26
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WedAug 27
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Next departures to Los Angeles

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 23 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: UCLA
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 21 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Arrival time: August 24 at
    Destination city: Los Angeles
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Los Angeles.

Average Price$109 - $598Average Duration2d 4h
70kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$145 - $3,220Average Duration2d 2h
255kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 4 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

68bus per day
2d 4hAverage Duration
$109Cheapest ticket
70kgCO₂ emissions

Train Chicago to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$237
Average train trip duration2d 2h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:15am
Distance1738 miles (2802 km)
Latest train departure3:05pm

Chicago to Los Angeles Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08/18
$315
08/19
$212
Today
$254
08/21
$212
08/22
$246
08/23
$246
08/24
$212
08/25
$254
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 19, 2025 with a price of $212

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $212 to $3,615 for a train ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $212 which is on 2025-08-21.

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 Chicago and Los Angeles is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Los Angeles.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Los Angeles, 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 Chicago and Los Angeles, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Chicago to Los Angeles, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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 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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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