What is the best way to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Los Angeles from Chicago?
You can reach Los Angeles with just £102 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Frontier Airlines10h 52m022:50Chicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport07:42Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 22:50:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 52m
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Spirit Airlines4h 45m019:44Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:29Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 19:44:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Sun Country Airlines14h 46m010:03Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:49Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sun Country Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 10:03:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £246 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 46m
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Alaska Airlines17h 54m015:37Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center07:31Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 15:37:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £298 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m
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United Airlines4h 40m006:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center08:40Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £361 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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FlixBus67h 0m023:50Chicago95th Red Line Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 23:50:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 0m
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Greyhound US51h 35m022:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station00:05Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 22:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £227 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
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FlixBus50h 20m016:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 16:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £234 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoUnion Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £253 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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FlixBus53h 55m011:05Chicago95th Red Line Station15:00Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 11:05:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £299 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 55m
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Greyhound US51h 35m022:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station00:05Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 22:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £203 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
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FlixBus50h 20m016:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoUnion Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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Greyhound US65h 50m023:10ChicagoUnion Station15:00Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 23:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £278 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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FlixBus48h 20m016:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station14:50Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £280 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 20m
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FlixBus48h 5m010:10Chicago95th Red Line Station08:15Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 10:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 5m
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FlixBus47h 40m017:10Chicago95th Red Line Station14:50Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 40m
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FlixBus47h 50m017:10Chicago95th Red Line Station15:00Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 50m
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Greyhound US48h 30m022:30Chicago95th Red Line Station21:00Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 30m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoCanal & Van Buren16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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Frontier Airlines19h 30m007:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:30Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 07:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
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Spirit Airlines4h 45m019:44Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:29Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 19:44:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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United Airlines4h 49m022:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:49Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £139 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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Alaska Airlines8h 19m014:06Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center20:25Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 14:06:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 19m
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American Airlines4h 26m017:30Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center19:56Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:30:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £194 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
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Greyhound US51h 35m022:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station00:05Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 22:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 29/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
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Greyhound US52h 59m012:01ChicagoDowntown Coach Station15:00Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 12:01:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 59m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoCanal & Van Buren16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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FlixBus58h 25m023:50Chicago95th Red Line Station08:15Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 23:50:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 29/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m
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FlixBus47h 10m011:05Chicago95th Red Line Station08:15Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 11:05:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 10m
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Frontier Airlines19h 30m007:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:30Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 07:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 27/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £192 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
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Spirit Airlines4h 45m019:44Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:29Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 19:44:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 22:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £212 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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United Airlines4h 40m006:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center08:40Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 06:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £250 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Corporate Flight Management11h 10m012:05Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center21:15Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Corporate Flight Management goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 12:05:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £265 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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Alaska Airlines19h 22m007:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:22Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 07:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 27/12/2025 00:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £371 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 22m
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What are the fastest trips from Chicago to Los Angeles?
You can get to Los Angeles from Chicago in just 4h 26m with a Flight from American Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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United Airlines4h 40m006:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center08:40Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 06:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £361 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Spirit Airlines4h 45m019:44Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:29Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 19:44:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £216 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Frontier Airlines10h 52m022:50Chicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport07:42Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 22:50:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:42:00. 50 Economy ticket for £188 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 52m
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Sun Country Airlines14h 46m010:03Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:49Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Sun Country Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 10:03:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 21/12/2025 22:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £246 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 46m
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Alaska Airlines17h 54m015:37Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center07:31Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 21/12/2025 15:37:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 22/12/2025 07:31:00. 50 Economy ticket for £298 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 54m
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FlixBus50h 20m016:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 16:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £234 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
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Greyhound US51h 35m022:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station00:05Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 22:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £227 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
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FlixBus53h 55m011:05Chicago95th Red Line Station15:00Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 11:05:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £299 per person are available. Travel duration is 53h 55m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoUnion Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £253 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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FlixBus67h 0m023:50Chicago95th Red Line Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 21/12/2025 23:50:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 67h 0m
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FlixBus48h 20m016:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station14:50Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £280 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 20m
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FlixBus50h 20m016:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £217 per person are available. Travel duration is 50h 20m
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Greyhound US51h 35m022:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station00:05Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 22:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £203 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoUnion Station16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £231 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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Greyhound US65h 50m023:10ChicagoUnion Station15:00Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 23/12/2025 23:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £278 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 50m
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American Airlines4h 26m017:30Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center19:56Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from American Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:30:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:56:00. 50 Economy ticket for £194 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 26m
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Spirit Airlines4h 45m019:44Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:29Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 19:44:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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United Airlines4h 49m022:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:49Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £139 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
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Alaska Airlines8h 19m014:06Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center20:25Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 14:06:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £189 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 19m
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Frontier Airlines19h 30m007:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:30Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 24/12/2025 07:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
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FlixBus47h 40m017:10Chicago95th Red Line Station14:50Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 40m
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FlixBus47h 50m017:10Chicago95th Red Line Station15:00Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 17:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 50m
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FlixBus48h 5m010:10Chicago95th Red Line Station08:15Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 10:10:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £102 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 5m
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Greyhound US48h 30m022:30Chicago95th Red Line Station21:00Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:30:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £105 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 30m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoCanal & Van Buren16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 24/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £111 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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United Airlines4h 40m006:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center08:40Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from United Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 06:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 08:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £250 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
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Spirit Airlines4h 45m019:44Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center22:29Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 19:44:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 22:29:00. 50 Economy ticket for £212 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
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Corporate Flight Management11h 10m012:05Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center21:15Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Corporate Flight Management goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 12:05:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 26/12/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £265 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 10m
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Alaska Airlines19h 22m007:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:22Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Alaska Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 07:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 27/12/2025 00:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £371 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 22m
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Frontier Airlines19h 30m007:00Chicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center00:30Los Angeles AirportLos Angeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 26/12/2025 07:00:00 to Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport (USA) arriving at 27/12/2025 00:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £192 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
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FlixBus47h 10m011:05Chicago95th Red Line Station08:15Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 11:05:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 10m
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Greyhound US51h 35m022:30ChicagoDowntown Coach Station00:05Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 22:30:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 29/12/2025 00:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 51h 35m
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Greyhound US52h 59m012:01ChicagoDowntown Coach Station15:00Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Coach Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 12:01:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £139 per person are available. Travel duration is 52h 59m
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Greyhound US56h 50m010:00ChicagoCanal & Van Buren16:50Los AngelesNorth Hollywood0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Canal & Van Buren, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 10:00:00 to North Hollywood, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 28/12/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 56h 50m
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FlixBus58h 25m023:50Chicago95th Red Line Station08:15Los AngelesUnion Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from 95th Red Line Station, Chicago (USA) at 26/12/2025 23:50:00 to Union Station, Los Angeles (USA) arriving at 29/12/2025 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £140 per person are available. Travel duration is 58h 25m
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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, Tufesa or Olympic Bus 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 Los Angeles from Chicago? 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 Chicago and Los Angeles, you can pay as low as £102 with a Bus from FlixBus.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 American Airlines: you will get to Los Angeles in just 4h 26m.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 FlixBus, Greyhound US 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 Los Angeles 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 FlixBus, Greyhound US and Frontier Airlines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and Greyhound US
Airlines: Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 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 8 connections between Bus and Flight, 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 £102 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
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 26m with a Flight from American 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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