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How to get fromMarina del Rey to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Marina del Rey to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, 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
    6h 16m
    $133–608

  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 32m
    $103–438

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 38m
    $602–1,402

  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 1h
    $372–722

  5. Drive 2,027.5 mi

    1. Drive from Marina del Rey to Chicagocar car 2,027.5 mi
    31h 56m
    $370–535

  6. 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
    7h 55m
    $178–812

  7. Line 33 bus to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Venice / Grand View to Cesar E Chavez / Vignesbus bus
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    8h 20m
    $160–717

  8. 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
    9h 1m
    $196–881

Marina del Rey to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration45h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$602Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Marina del Rey, CA, USA and Chicago, 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 $600–1,400 and the journey takes 43h 23m.

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