| Departure: | Chicago, IL | 
| Arrival: | Los Angeles, CA | 
| Fastest route: | 43h 15min | 
| Distance: | 3223km | 
| Cheapest route: | $142 | 
| Transfers: | 0 | 
| Train companies: | Amtrak | 
One Passenger / One Trip
1:45pm
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
5:35am
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Union Station
65h 50min
Amtrak
Texas Eagle
$177
3:00pm
Chicago, IL
Chicago - Union Station
8:15am
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles - Union Station
43h 15min
Amtrak
Southwest Chief
$142
          The Chicago - Los Angeles route has approximately 2 frequencies and its minimum duration is around 43h 15min. It is important you book your ticket in advance to avoid running out, since $142 tickets tend to run out quickly. 
 The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is around 3223 kilometers and bus companies that can help you in your journey are: Amtrak.
          
        
The train journey may vary depending on the stops. The minimum duration is usually around 43h 15min to cover 3223 kilometers.
According to our data, the cheapest ticket costs $142 and leaves Chicago - Union Station. You will not have to do any transfers, the trip will go direct to Los Angeles - Union Station.
The last train leaves at 3:00pm from Chicago - Union Station and arrives at 8:15am at Los Angeles - Union Station. It will take 43h 15min, its price is $142 and the number of changes will be 0.
Yes, there are direct train routes, their duration is usually around 65h 50min and the price is $177.