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What is the best way to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Chicago from Los Angeles. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
50h 30m
£89
£136
30
Flight
4h 3m
£72
£173
64

What is the cheapest way to reach Chicago from Los Angeles?

You can reach Chicago with just £72 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
from £72
Thursday
Friday
from £157
Saturday
from £100
Sunday
from £125
Monday
from £75
Tuesday

    Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Frontier Airlines
    26h 36m
    0
    14:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    19:11
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £72
  • Frontier Airlines
    17h 25m
    0
    16:59
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    12:24
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £94
  • Frontier Airlines
    27h 30m
    0
    13:38
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    19:08
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 59m
    0
    22:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    13:34
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • Spirit Airlines
    4h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    05:45
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £259
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 34m
    0
    06:46
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    18:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £292
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    58h 0m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    08:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £189
  • Greyhound US
    63h 40m
    0
    06:45
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £190
  • FlixBus
    67h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £222
  • FlixBus
    60h 50m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £237

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    60h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    20:10
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £157
  • FlixBus
    60h 50m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £159
  • FlixBus
    67h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £165
  • Greyhound US
    50h 30m
    0
    17:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:10
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £166

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    53h 20m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • Greyhound US
    57h 35m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    07:55
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £102
  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    17:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:30
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £115
  • FlixBus
    60h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    20:30
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118
  • FlixBus
    55h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Los Angeles
    University of Southern California (curbside)
    16:15
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £123

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    52h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £125
  • Greyhound US
    62h 25m
    0
    23:50
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:15
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • Greyhound US
    56h 25m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    07:55
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £127
  • FlixBus
    59h 5m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £127
  • FlixBus
    62h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £127

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 44m
    0
    22:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    08:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • Spirit Airlines
    4h 3m
    0
    18:28
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    00:31
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £85
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 5m
    0
    20:05
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    05:10
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £96
  • Frontier Airlines
    10h 53m
    0
    06:15
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    19:08
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £139
  • Spirit Airlines
    13h 30m
    0
    16:49
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    08:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £143
  • Spirit Airlines
    14h 43m
    0
    05:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:13
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £145
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    17:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:30
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £89
  • Greyhound US
    61h 45m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:15
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £92
  • FlixBus
    51h 5m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    16:15
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • FlixBus
    50h 55m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    16:15
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • Greyhound US
    53h 20m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93

What are the fastest trips from Los Angeles to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from Los Angeles in just 4h 3m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
from 4h 5m
Thursday
Friday
from 50h 30m
Saturday
from 50h 50m
Sunday
from 52h 10m
Monday
from 4h 3m
Tuesday

    Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Spirit Airlines
    4h 5m
    0
    23:40
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    05:45
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £259
  • United Airlines
    4h 7m
    0
    07:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    13:07
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £342
  • Alaska Airlines
    9h 34m
    0
    06:46
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    18:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £292
  • JetBlue Airways
    10h 27m
    0
    09:55
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:22
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £326
  • Frontier Airlines
    12h 59m
    0
    22:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    13:34
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £161
  • Frontier Airlines
    17h 25m
    0
    16:59
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    12:24
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £94
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    58h 0m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    08:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £189
  • FlixBus
    60h 50m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £237
  • Greyhound US
    63h 40m
    0
    06:45
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £190
  • FlixBus
    67h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £222

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 30m
    0
    17:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:10
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £166
  • FlixBus
    60h 10m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    20:10
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £157
  • FlixBus
    60h 50m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    22:25
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £159
  • FlixBus
    67h 10m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £165

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    17:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:30
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £115
  • Greyhound US
    53h 20m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £100
  • FlixBus
    55h 30m
    0
    08:45
    Los Angeles
    University of Southern California (curbside)
    16:15
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £123
  • Greyhound US
    57h 35m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    07:55
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £102
  • FlixBus
    60h 30m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles
    Hilton Garden Inn
    20:30
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £118

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    52h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £125
  • Greyhound US
    56h 25m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    07:55
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £127
  • FlixBus
    59h 5m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £127
  • Greyhound US
    62h 25m
    0
    23:50
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:15
    Chicago
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £126
  • FlixBus
    62h 30m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £127

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Spirit Airlines
    4h 3m
    0
    18:28
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    00:31
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £85
  • United Airlines
    4h 7m
    0
    06:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    12:07
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £198
  • Frontier Airlines
    6h 31m
    0
    10:37
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    19:08
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £157
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 5m
    0
    20:05
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    05:10
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £96
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 44m
    0
    22:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    08:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £75
  • JetBlue Airways
    10h 27m
    0
    09:55
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:22
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £216
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    17:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    20:30
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £89
  • FlixBus
    50h 55m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    16:15
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • FlixBus
    51h 5m
    0
    13:10
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    16:15
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £92
  • Greyhound US
    53h 20m
    0
    22:20
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    03:40
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    61h 45m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:15
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £92
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Los Angeles to Chicago

What are the most popular stations in Los Angeles and Chicago?

In Los Angeles, you will usually depart from Tufesa, Amtrak or Autobuses Coordinados USA, while in Chicago you will be arriving at Union Station, 95th Red Line Station or California & 35th Street Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Chicago from Los Angeles? With 8 connections between 2 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Los Angeles and Chicago, you can pay as low as £72 with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Spirit Airlines: you will get to Chicago in just 4h 3m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Los Angeles and Chicago are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Los Angeles and Chicago is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from East Los Angeles, CA or to Cicero, IL, and look at flights from Los Angeles Airport, and landing at Chicago Midway Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The most popular companies between Los Angeles and Chicago, are Greyhound US, FlixBus and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus

Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Los Angeles to Chicago

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Los Angeles to Chicago. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Los Angeles to Chicago

How can I reach Chicago from Los Angeles?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Chicago from Los Angeles.

How far is Chicago from Los Angeles?

The distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 2,802.2 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Los Angeles and Chicago?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 76 kgs of CO2, a train 98 kgs, a car 476 kgs, and a flight 689 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Los Angeles to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago with just £72 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

What is the fastest way to get from Los Angeles to Chicago?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Chicago in just 4h 3m with a Flight from Spirit Airlines.

More routes to Los Angeles and to Chicago

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Los Angeles and to Chicago. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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