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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: August 15 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: August 15 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 17 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: UCLAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: UCLAOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: August 15 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: August 18 atDestination city: Los AngelesDestination location: Union StationOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to Los AngelesAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Los Angeles. The journey takes about 2 days, 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $109, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to Los Angeles, US: Trip Overview
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Based on 5390 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $145
Chicago to Los Angeles Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to Los Angeles, US was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $212To 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 $243 which is on 2025-08-19.
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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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