- Distance: 2,227.1 mi
- Duration: 2d
The average train between California and Chicago takes 2d and the fastest train takes 43h 23m. There is at least one train per day from California to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between California and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from California is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:49 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2d. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Los Angeles station and arriving at Chicago Union Station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47h 28m.
California to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
California to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between California and Chicago is 2724.2 km. The road distance is 3238 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
