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How to get fromChicago to Long Beachby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Long Beach by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    6h 52m
    $222–635

  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)planeORD - LAX
    7h 35m
    $92–371

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...
    44h 44m
    $205–1,527

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union StationbusGreyhound US1210
    47h 30m
    $165–558

  5. Drive 2,025.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Long Beachcar2,025.3 mi
    31h 41m
    $370–534

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    7h 16m
    $144–657

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    7h 15m
    $116–511

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeMDW - BUR
    8h 51m
    $170–764

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    9h 48m
    $184–820

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus
    9h 30m
    $226–945

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Long Beach Downtown Transit Gallerybus
    9h 54m
    $176–745

Chicago to Long Beach by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$205Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Long Beach, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $200–1,600 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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