How to get from Chicago to Whittier by plane, bus, train or car

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Duration 7h 58m
Distance 2046.3 miles
Average price $280
Possible routes 12 found

Chicago to Whittier

Rome2rio has found 12 ways to get from Chicago to Whittier by flight, bus, train and car. We recommend flying from Chicago Midway to Los Angeles, which is the fastest option and takes around 7h 58m. Alternatively, flying from Chicago O'Hare to Los Angeles is the cheapest option and takes around 8h 12m.

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Fly Chicago Midway to Los Angeles

  1. Chicago Midway
  2. Whittier
Fastest
7h 58m
$152 - $566
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Fly Chicago O'Hare to Los Angeles

  1. Chicago O'Hare
  2. Whittier
8h 12m
Cheapest
$72 - $307

Fly Chicago Midway to Burbank

  1. Chicago Midway
  2. Whittier
8h 29m
$259 - $963

Fly Chicago Midway to Ontario/San Bernardino

  1. Chicago Midway
  2. Whittier
9h 4m
$205 - $761

Fly Chicago O'Hare to Santa Ana

  1. Chicago O'Hare
  2. Whittier
10h 24m
$140 - $498

Fly Chicago Midway to San Diego, bus

  1. Chicago Midway
  2. San Diego, Ca
  3. Whittier
11h 39m
$194 - $587

Fly Chicago O'Hare to San Diego, bus

  1. Chicago O'Hare
  2. San Diego, Ca
  3. Whittier
11h 52m
$124 - $428

Fly Chicago O'Hare to Indio/Palm Springs, bus

  1. Chicago O'Hare
  2. Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop
  3. Whittier
11h 37m

Train

  1. Chicago Union Station
  2. Whittier
44h 4m
$206 - $286

Bus

  1. Chicago, Il
  2. Whittier
2 days 0h
$219 - $296

Train via Pomona Amtrak

  1. Chicago Union Station
  2. Whittier
2 days 18h
$239 - $335

Drive

  1. Chicago
  2. Whittier
31h 41m
$200 - $290

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Whittier? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport?, What is the quickest option?, How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Whittier is to fly which costs $70 - $310 and takes 8h 12m.

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The quickest way to get from Chicago to Whittier is to fly which costs $150 - $600 and takes 7h 58m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Whittier. However, there are services departing from Chicago, Il and arriving at Norwalk / Beverly via 7th / Decatur and 4th / Towne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

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The distance between Chicago and Whittier is 1744 miles. The road distance is 2046.3 miles.

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The best way to get from Chicago to Whittier without a car is to train which takes 44h 4m and costs $200 - $290.

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It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Chicago to Whittier, including transfers.

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Chicago to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago, Il station.

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The best way to get from Chicago to Whittier is to fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $150 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $200 - $290 and takes 44h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $210 - $300 and takes 2 days 0h.

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The quickest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles Airport is the direct flight which takes 4h 25m.

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Chicago to Whittier bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Los Angeles, Ca station.

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Whittier is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 2:36 AM in Chicago and 12:36 AM in Whittier.

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Whittier is 2046 miles. It takes approximately 31h 41m to drive from Chicago to Whittier.

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Southwest Airlines offers flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

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There are 973+ hotels available in Whittier. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago Midway Airport is to subway which takes 23 min and costs $2 - $4.

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How to travel from Chicago to Whittier

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What companies run services between Chicago and Whittier?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Chicago to Whittier hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago to Whittier once daily. Tickets cost $200 - $280 and the journey takes 42h 4m.
Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Ave. Duration
4h 35m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$150 - $950
United Airlines
Ave. Duration
4h 33m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $650
American Airlines
Ave. Duration
4h 36m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$110 - $650
Alaska Airlines, Inc.
Ave. Duration
4h 52m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$130 - $750
Spirit Airlines
Ave. Duration
4h 32m
Frequency
Every day
Estimated price
$90 - $480
Delta
Ave. Duration
6h 43m
Frequency
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$280 - $1,400
Train operators
Amtrak
Ave. Duration
42h 4m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$200 - $280
Bus operators
Greyhound USA
Ave. Duration
47h 55m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$210 - $300

Whittier, United States

Whittier is a city in Southern California located within Los Angeles County, California. The city had a population of 85,331 at the 2010 census, up from 83,680 as of the 2000 census, and encompasses 38.0 km2. Like nearby Montebello, the city constitutes part of the Gateway Cities. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898 and became a charter city in 1955. The city is named for the poet John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to Whittier College. - Wikipedia

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