The average train between Los Angeles and Chicago takes 2d and the fastest train takes 43h 23m. There is at least one train per day from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 5:19 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Los Angeles is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chicago at 1:44 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 station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2d.
Los Angeles to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
Los Angeles to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 2,804.1 km. The road distance is 3,584 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–470 and the journey takes 43h 23m.
