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How to get fromCalifornia Institute of Technology to University of Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or tram

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There are 10 ways to get from California Institute of Technology to University of Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or tram

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    7h 23m
    $125–495

  2. Tram to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Lake Station to Union Station - Metro A-Linetram
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    7h 57m
    $99–367

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    46h 21m
    $199–610

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2d 1h
    $175–435

  5. Drive 2,005 mi

    1. Drive from California Institute of Technology to University of Chicagocar2,005 mi
    31h 30m
    $366–529

  6. Line 267 bus, line 707 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Del Mar / Chester to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    8h 24m
    $168–713

  7. Line 267 bus, line 707 bus to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Del Mar / Chester to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Station Upper Level to Pomona Transit Centerbus
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeONT - ORD
    9h 6m
    $117–515

  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
    8h 26m
    $120–562

  9. Tram to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Lake Station to Del Amo Stationtram
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    9h 8m
    $149–659

  10. Train via Ontario (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 16h
    $229–764

California Institute of Technology to University of Chicago by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between California Institute of Technology, CA, USA and University of Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $190–600 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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