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How to get fromAnaheim to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Anaheim to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    6h 46m
    $129–507

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    7h 1m
    $104–377

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    42h 47m
    $170–1,700

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2d 2h
    $197–432

  5. Drive 2,005 mi

    1. Drive from Anaheim to Chicagocar2,005 mi
    31h 20m
    $366–529

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    7h 25m
    $146–609

  7. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    7h 58m
    $126–469

  8. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUR - MDW
    7h 48m
    $123–570

  9. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    8h 57m
    $174–722

Anaheim to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Anaheim, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–1,700 and the journey takes 42h 47m.

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