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How to get fromChicago to Palmdaleby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Palmdale by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    2. Take the train from Burbank - Downtown to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    9h 39m
    $174–771

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 40m
    $110–395

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train AV Line
    46h 38m
    $207–1,535

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    2d
    $178–586

  5. Drive 1,981.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Palmdalecar car 1,981.3 mi
    31h 14m
    $362–523

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    10h 32m
    $144–585

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    12h 1m
    $160–679

  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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    11h 48m
    $210–929

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 28m
    $150–579

  10. 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
    3. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Palmdale Stationtrain train
    13h 23m
    $276–1,158

Chicago to Palmdale by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Palmdale Station via Los Angeles and L.A. Union Station in around 46h 38m.

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