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How to get fromLong Beach to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Long Beach to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    6h 12m
    $163–656

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    7h
    $116–431

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 29m
    $652–1,402

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7th / Channel to El Monte Station - Lower Levelbus bus 577
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $322–623

  5. Drive 2,025.4 mi

    1. Drive from Long Beach to Chicagocar car 2,025.4 mi
    31h 51m
    $370–534

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

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    6h 48m
    $146–611

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

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    8h 15m
    $210–817

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 30m
    $204–821

  9. Line 46 bus, line 50 bus, line 43 bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Long Beach Blvd & 3rd SE to 7th & Channel SEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 7Th-Channel to Katella-Harborbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harbor-Katella to Harbor And Macarthurbus bus
    4. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    9h 50m
    $179–562

Long Beach to Chicago by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration45h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,757.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,400 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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