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How to get fromChicago to Griffith Observatoryby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Griffith Observatory by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    7h 28m
    $206–911

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    8h 9m
    $112–454

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 30m
    $609–1,312

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    46h 53m
    $373–724

  5. Drive 2,016.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Griffith Observatorycar car 2,016.4 mi
    31h 41m
    $368–532

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    7h 51m
    $132–624

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    9h 8m
    $172–767

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 40m
    $246–1,125

  9. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain train
    11h 4m
    $276–1,286

  10. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, line 43 bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the bus from Harbor-Macarthur to Fullerton Trans Ctr Dock 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    11h 35m
    $166–676

Chicago to Griffith Observatory by train, subway, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$609Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Griffith Observatory, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $600–1,400 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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