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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Pasadena by plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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    1. Fly from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    best

    Fly Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    7h 32m
    $102–619
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    cheapest

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

    7h 51m
    $82–349
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los AngelestrainSouthwest Chief / ...

    Train

    44h 2m
    $188–591
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US0130
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus StopbusGreyhound US1210

    Bus

    47h 14m
    $154–907
    1. Drive from Chicago to Pasadenacar2,006.3 mi

    Drive 2,006.3 mi

    31h 9m
    $367–529
    1. Fly from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)planeMDW - BUR

    Fly Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    7h 59m
    $100–474
    1. Fly from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    2. Take the tram from Del Amo Station to Memorial Park Stationtram

    Fly Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, tram

    8h 52m
    $208–1,011
    1. Fly from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L. A. Union Station stationtrain

    Fly Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    9h 17m
    $114–490
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Tustin station to L. A. Union Station stationtrain

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

    10h 34m
    $134–369
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain

    Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    10h 51m
    $98–565
    1. Fly from Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Los Angelestrain

    Fly Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    10h 39m
    $98–695

Chicago to Pasadena by train and tram

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Pasadena, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $180–600 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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