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How to get fromLos Angeles to Cook Countyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Los Angeles to Cook County by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    5h 30m
    $148–493

  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
    6h 48m
    $107–283

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    44h 18m
    $1,229–1,884

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2d
    $398–590

  5. Drive  2,005.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Cook Countycar car 2,005.1 mi
    31h 34m
    $343–495

  6. 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
    5h 27m
    $117–559

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    6h 5m
    $153–684

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    6h 58m
    $206–906

Los Angeles to Cook County by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration44h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,229Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,762.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Cook County, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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