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

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Flight is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
46h 14m
£88
£104
11
Flight
4h 27m
£52
£187
140

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

You can reach Los Angeles with just £52 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.

Saturday
Sunday
from £98
Monday
from £52
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £88
Thursday
from £125
Friday
from £97

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    4h 27m
    0
    19:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:06
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £98
  • United Airlines
    4h 44m
    0
    19:40
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £131
  • Viva Aerobus
    10h 15m
    0
    01:15
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    09:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £262
  • Alaska Airlines
    16h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:55
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £272
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    16h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:55
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £276
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    47h 10m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    21:25
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103
  • FlixBus
    51h 0m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    01:15
    Los Angeles
    University of Southern California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £104
  • FlixBus
    50h 25m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £104
  • Greyhound US
    46h 14m
    0
    12:01
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £111
  • Greyhound US
    55h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Union Station
    15:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £111

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    4h 27m
    0
    19:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:06
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £52
  • United Airlines
    4h 44m
    0
    19:40
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £102
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:10
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £160
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:10
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £172
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 31m
    0
    09:30
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    19:01
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £186

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    50h 20m
    0
    16:30
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88
  • Greyhound US
    56h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Union Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £89
  • FlixBus
    49h 50m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • Greyhound US
    51h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    50h 55m
    0
    23:10
    Chicago
    Union Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 25m
    0
    20:55
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    08:20
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • United Airlines
    4h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    09:40
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £165
  • Alaska Airlines
    17h 43m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    21:43
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £195
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    17h 43m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    21:43
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £197
  • Westjet Airlines
    43h 19m
    0
    19:20
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    12:39
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Westjet Airlines
    Economy
    from £311

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 45m
    0
    22:36
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    08:21
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £97
  • United Airlines
    4h 41m
    0
    12:54
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    15:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £211
  • Porter Airlines
    27h 24m
    0
    11:00
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    12:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Porter Airlines
    Economy
    from £216
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:10
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £258
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 45m
    0
    06:45
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £263
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    56h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Union Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £110
  • FlixBus
    49h 50m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    50h 20m
    0
    16:30
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111
  • Greyhound US
    51h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122
  • Greyhound US
    50h 55m
    0
    23:10
    Chicago
    Union Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122

What are the fastest trips from Chicago to Los Angeles?

You can get to Los Angeles from Chicago in just 4h 27m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
Sunday
from 4h 27m
Monday
from 4h 27m
Tuesday
Wednesday
from 49h 50m
Thursday
from 4h 40m
Friday
from 4h 41m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    4h 27m
    0
    19:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:06
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £98
  • United Airlines
    4h 44m
    0
    19:40
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £131
  • Viva Aerobus
    10h 15m
    0
    01:15
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    09:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Viva Aerobus
    Economy
    from £262
  • Alaska Airlines
    16h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:55
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £272
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    16h 55m
    0
    08:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:55
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £276
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 14m
    0
    12:01
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    08:15
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    47h 10m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    21:25
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £103
  • FlixBus
    50h 25m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:40
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £104
  • FlixBus
    51h 0m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    01:15
    Los Angeles
    University of Southern California (curbside)
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £104
  • Greyhound US
    55h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Union Station
    15:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £111

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    4h 27m
    0
    19:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:06
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £52
  • United Airlines
    4h 44m
    0
    19:40
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    22:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £102
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:10
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £160
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:10
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £172
  • Spirit Airlines
    11h 31m
    0
    09:30
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    19:01
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £186

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    49h 50m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £90
  • FlixBus
    50h 20m
    0
    16:30
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £88
  • Greyhound US
    50h 55m
    0
    23:10
    Chicago
    Union Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    51h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    56h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Union Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £89

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    4h 40m
    0
    07:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    09:40
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £165
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 25m
    0
    20:55
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    08:20
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • Alaska Airlines
    17h 43m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    21:43
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £195
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    17h 43m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    21:43
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £197
  • Westjet Airlines
    43h 19m
    0
    19:20
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    12:39
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Westjet Airlines
    Economy
    from £311

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • United Airlines
    4h 41m
    0
    12:54
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    15:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £211
  • JetBlue Airways
    9h 45m
    0
    06:45
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £263
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    14:10
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £258
  • Frontier Airlines
    11h 45m
    0
    22:36
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    08:21
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £97
  • Porter Airlines
    27h 24m
    0
    11:00
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    12:24
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    0
    Porter Airlines
    Economy
    from £216
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    49h 50m
    0
    00:15
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111
  • FlixBus
    50h 20m
    0
    16:30
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £111
  • Greyhound US
    50h 55m
    0
    23:10
    Chicago
    Union Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122
  • Greyhound US
    51h 15m
    0
    22:50
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    00:05
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £122
  • Greyhound US
    56h 50m
    0
    10:00
    Chicago
    Union Station
    16:50
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £110
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

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

In Chicago, you will usually depart from California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Downtown Coach Station or 95th Red Line Station, while in Los Angeles you will be arriving at Los Angeles E Olympic Coach Stop, Olympic Bus Stop or Union Station, 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 Los Angeles from Chicago? With 7 connections between 2 Flight and Bus 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 Chicago and Los Angeles, you can pay as low as £52 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 Frontier Airlines: you will get to Los Angeles in just 4h 27m.

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 Chicago and Los Angeles 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 Chicago and Los Angeles 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 Cicero, IL or to East Los Angeles, CA, and look at flights from Chicago Midway Airport, and landing at Long Beach 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 Chicago to Los Angeles?

The most popular companies between Chicago and Los Angeles, 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, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 6 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Chicago to Los Angeles

How can I reach Los Angeles from Chicago?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Los Angeles from Chicago.

How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?

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

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

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 Chicago to Los Angeles?

You can get to Los Angeles with just £52 by taking a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

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

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 Los Angeles in just 4h 27m with a Flight from Frontier Airlines.

More routes to Chicago and to Los Angeles

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

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