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Trip Overview

The average train between Chicago and Long Beach takes 2d 1h and the fastest train takes 44h 42m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Long Beach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2d 1h
Duration
2,250 mi
Distance
$1,454
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Long Beach train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Long Beach. The service departs Chicago at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Long Beach at 09:09:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 2d 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives +3 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles2d 18h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los Angeles44h 44m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Long Beach? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 2,250.4 mi
  • Duration: 2d 1h

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

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.

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