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

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There are 8 ways to get from Burbank to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    6h 37m
    $103–375

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 47m
    $185–606

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2d
    $160–381

  4. Drive 2,014.6 mi

    1. Drive from Burbank to Chicagocar car 2,014.6 mi
    31h 37m
    $368–532

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    6h 32m
    $128–525

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    8h 13m
    $153–667

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

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    8h 38m
    $193–870

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    9h 2m
    $133–620

Burbank to Chicago by train and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Burbank, Los Angeles County, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $180–600 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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