Trains from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL

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TodayApr 26
from $240
TomorrowApr 27
from $257
SunApr 28
from $240
MonApr 29
from $240
TueApr 30
from $257
WedMay 1
from $257
ThuMay 2
from $198
FriMay 3
from $198

Upcoming Train Schedules

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $240
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $352
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Los Angeles
    Departure location: Union Station
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $368
Train Los Angeles to Chicago: Trip Overview

Train Los Angeles to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$215
Average train trip duration2d 17h
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure9:51 AM
Distance1738 miles (2802 km)
Latest train departure10:00 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Los Angeles to Chicago Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains4
Earliest and Latest Train Departures9:51AM - 10:00PM
Minimum Price$198
Average Ticket Price$215
Minimum Trip Duration1d18h
Average Train Trip Duration2d17h
Distance1738 miles (2802 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Los Angeles - Chicago

The average train ticket price from Los Angeles to Chicago is $215. The best way to find 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 have layovers. 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.

Once in Chicago, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Museum of Contemporary Art, Willis Tower (Sears Tower), Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found
04/24
$158
04/25
$158
Today
No data
04/27
$158
04/28
$158
04/29
No data
04/30
$158
05/01
No data
The cheapest trip from Los Angeles to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 24, 2024 with a price of $158

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 $158 to $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 $158 which is on 2024-04-27.

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 traveled 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 traveling more than 17,000 km.

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Train from Chicago to Los Angeles

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