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

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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 35m
£93
£148
19
Flight
3h 48m
£51
£219
154

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

You can reach Chicago with just £51 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
from £162
Sunday
from £98
Monday
from £51
Tuesday
from £93
Wednesday
from £127
Thursday
from £102
Friday
from £129

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    57h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £162
  • Greyhound US
    53h 50m
    0
    21:30
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £170
  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £276
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £302
  • FlixBus
    60h 50m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £348
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 15m
    0
    13:44
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    23:59
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £168
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 1m
    0
    13:44
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £175
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £259
  • Frontier Airlines
    24h 22m
    0
    20:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:57
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £304
  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £312
  • Spirit Airlines
    17h 10m
    0
    01:11
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    20:21
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £338

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 48m
    0
    23:01
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    04:49
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £98
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £107
  • Frontier Airlines
    22h 30m
    0
    22:15
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £147
  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £166
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 50m
    0
    21:28
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    13:18
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £171
  • Spirit Airlines
    35h 32m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    13:02
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £172
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £115
  • FlixBus
    52h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £115
  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £116
  • Greyhound US
    49h 0m
    0
    12:55
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £116
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £117

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 22m
    0
    12:46
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:08
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £51
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 5m
    0
    10:03
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:08
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58
  • Frontier Airlines
    39h 7m
    0
    17:18
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    10:25
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £86
  • United Airlines
    9h 3m
    0
    13:56
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Coach Airport
    00:59
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £88
  • Spirit Airlines
    37h 20m
    0
    19:05
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Coach Airport
    10:25
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £110
  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 59m
    0
    20:40
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £132

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Greyhound US
    59h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:10
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    54h 30m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £94
  • Greyhound US
    60h 20m
    0
    23:50
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:10
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £94
  • FlixBus
    52h 55m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    16:30
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94
  • FlixBus
    68h 25m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £95

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £127
  • Greyhound US
    49h 0m
    0
    12:55
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £127
  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £128
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128
  • FlixBus
    52h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £129

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £102
  • Spirit Airlines
    21h 5m
    0
    01:11
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    00:16
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £116
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 53m
    0
    18:15
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:08
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £118
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 28m
    0
    05:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:58
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £145
  • Spirit Airlines
    19h 47m
    0
    01:11
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:58
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £157
  • Southern Airways Express
    12h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Southern Airways Express
    Economy
    from £202

    Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Frontier Airlines
    29h 20m
    0
    17:18
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    00:38
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £129
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 23m
    0
    01:11
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:34
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £163
  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £165
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 20m
    0
    14:19
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    23:39
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £181
  • Spirit Airlines
    19h 8m
    0
    01:11
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £191
  • Southern Airways Express
    11h 36m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    21:36
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Southern Airways Express
    Economy
    from £225
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £150
  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £151
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £152
  • FlixBus
    52h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £154

What are the fastest trips from Los Angeles to Chicago?

You can get to Chicago from Los Angeles in just 3h 48m 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
from 3h 55m
Sunday
from 3h 48m
Monday
from 7h 59m
Tuesday
from 52h 55m
Wednesday
from 46h 35m
Thursday
from 3h 55m
Friday
from 3h 55m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £312
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 1m
    0
    13:44
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £175
  • Frontier Airlines
    8h 15m
    0
    13:44
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    23:59
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £168
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £259
  • Southern Airways Express
    11h 10m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Southern Airways Express
    Economy
    from £342
  • JetBlue Airways
    15h 26m
    0
    05:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:56
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £680
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £276
  • Greyhound US
    53h 50m
    0
    21:30
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £170
  • Greyhound US
    57h 25m
    0
    07:10
    Los Angeles
    North Hollywood
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £162
  • FlixBus
    60h 50m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    04:10
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £348
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £302

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Frontier Airlines
    3h 48m
    0
    23:01
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    04:49
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £98
  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £166
  • Spirit Airlines
    9h 47m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:17
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £107
  • Frontier Airlines
    13h 50m
    0
    21:28
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    13:18
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £171
  • Porter Airlines
    17h 13m
    0
    13:40
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    08:53
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Porter Airlines
    Economy
    from £526
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 17m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    19:47
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £185
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Greyhound US
    49h 0m
    0
    12:55
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £116
  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £116
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £115
  • FlixBus
    52h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £115
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £117

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Alaska Airlines
    7h 59m
    0
    20:40
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:39
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £132
  • United Airlines
    9h 3m
    0
    13:56
    Hollywood Burbank Airport
    Hollywood Burbank Coach Airport
    00:59
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £88
  • Southern Airways Express
    12h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Southern Airways Express
    Economy
    from £171
  • JetBlue Airways
    13h 11m
    0
    07:45
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:56
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £138
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 22m
    0
    12:46
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:08
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £51
  • Spirit Airlines
    18h 5m
    0
    10:03
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:08
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £58

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    52h 55m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    16:30
    Chicago
    Downtown Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £94
  • Greyhound US
    54h 30m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £94
  • Greyhound US
    59h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:10
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £93
  • Greyhound US
    60h 20m
    0
    23:50
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    14:10
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £94
  • FlixBus
    68h 25m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    08:00
    Chicago
    Canal & Van Buren
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £95

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £128
  • Greyhound US
    49h 0m
    0
    12:55
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £127
  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £127
  • FlixBus
    52h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £129
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £128

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £102
  • Frontier Airlines
    9h 53m
    0
    18:15
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:08
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £118
  • Alaska Airlines
    10h 26m
    0
    06:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    18:26
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Alaska Airlines
    Economy
    from £215
  • Hawaiian Airlines
    10h 26m
    0
    06:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    18:26
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Hawaiian Airlines
    Economy
    from £217
  • Southern Airways Express
    12h 45m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:45
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Southern Airways Express
    Economy
    from £202
  • Frontier Airlines
    15h 28m
    0
    05:30
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:58
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £145

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  • United Airlines
    3h 55m
    0
    00:25
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    06:20
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    United Airlines
    Economy
    from £165
  • Frontier Airlines
    7h 20m
    0
    14:19
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    23:39
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Frontier Airlines
    Economy
    from £181
  • Spirit Airlines
    8h 23m
    0
    01:11
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    11:34
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £163
  • JetBlue Airways
    10h 29m
    0
    10:27
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:56
    Chicago O'Hare Airport
    Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center
    0
    JetBlue Airways
    Economy
    from £359
  • Southern Airways Express
    11h 36m
    0
    08:00
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    21:36
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Southern Airways Express
    Economy
    from £225
  • Spirit Airlines
    19h 8m
    0
    01:11
    Los Angeles Airport
    Los Angeles Airport
    22:19
    Chicago Midway Airport
    Chicago Midway Airport
    0
    Spirit Airlines
    Economy
    from £191
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • Greyhound US
    46h 35m
    0
    18:00
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    18:35
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £149
  • Greyhound US
    50h 50m
    0
    00:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £151
  • Greyhound US
    51h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    Greyhound US
    Economy
    £150
  • FlixBus
    52h 20m
    0
    09:35
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    15:55
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £154
  • FlixBus
    62h 0m
    0
    13:20
    Los Angeles
    Union Station
    05:20
    Chicago
    95th Red Line Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £152
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 Los Angeles E Olympic Coach Stop, Olympic Bus Stop or Union Station, while in Chicago you will be arriving at California & 35th Street Coach Stop, Downtown Coach Station or 95th Red Line 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 Chicago from Los Angeles? With 10 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 Los Angeles and Chicago, you can pay as low as £51 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 Chicago in just 3h 48m.

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, Frontier Airlines and Spirit 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 Long Beach 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, Frontier Airlines and Spirit 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 7 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 10 connections between Flight and Bus, 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 £51 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 3h 48m with a Flight from Frontier 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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