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How to get fromPalmdale to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Palmdale to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    7h 48m
    $133–571

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 17m
    $110–404

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 27m
    $192–1,415

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $177–440

  5. Drive 1,981.2 mi

    1. Drive from Palmdale to Chicagocar car 1,981.2 mi
    31h 17m
    $362–523

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    8h 12m
    $135–524

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

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    10h 18m
    $190–779

  8. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    10h 42m
    $140–579

  9. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Palmdale Station to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    11h 55m
    $140–528

Palmdale to Chicago by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$192Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palmdale, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Palmdale Station to Chicago Union Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 46h 27m.

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