- Distance: 2,227.1 mi
- Duration: 43h 32m
The train between Chicago and California takes 43h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Chicago to California. 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 Chicago and California. The service departs Chicago at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into California at 07:57:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 43h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Los Angeles station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43h 32m.
Chicago to California train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to California train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
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The distance between Chicago and California is 2724.2 km. The road distance is 3239 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 32m.
