How long is a train journey to Chicago from Los Angeles?

The train journey from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 46h 22m on average and covers a distance of 1,744 miles.

What train companies travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.

How much does a train ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago cost?

The average price of a round-trip train ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago is $449. In the last 3 days, the lowest price found by KAYAK users was $452.

Cheap trains from Los Angeles to Chicago from $147

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular providers for trips from Los Angeles to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these deals were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent return train deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

Recommended round-trip train tickets departing in the coming months from the most popular operators

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$379Amtrak

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Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

1:52 pm - 5:35 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

65h 43mnonstop

$379Amtrak

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Sat, May 31 - Sun, Jun 8

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$379Amtrak

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Thu, May 29 - Tue, Jun 3

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$410Amtrak

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Fri, May 16 - Wed, May 28

10:00 pm - 1:44 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

61h 44mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$410Amtrak

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Fri, May 23 - Thu, May 29

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$410Amtrak

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Fri, May 9 - Sat, May 24

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$421Amtrak

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Fri, May 9 - Wed, May 14

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$421Amtrak

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Mon, May 26 - Fri, May 30

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$452Amtrak

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Mon, May 19 - Thu, May 22

5:19 pm - 3:27 pmLos Angeles Union-
Chicago Union

44h 08mnonstop

2:25 pm - 8:42 amChicago Union-
Los Angeles Union

44h 17mnonstop

$452Amtrak

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Fri, May 9 - Fri, May 16

Cheapest day to travel	Friday
Most expensive day to travel	Monday
Average price (round-trip)	$437
Average price (one-way)	$152

Train tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago are on average 6% less expensive on Fridays

Train tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago are on average 6% more expensive on Mondays

(avg. price over the last 2 weeks)

25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago for $447 or less.
You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel in the morning.

How long is a train journey to Chicago from Los Angeles?
The train journey from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 46h 22m on average and covers a distance of 1,744 miles.
What train companies travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.
How much does a train ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago cost?
The average price of a round-trip train ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago is $449. In the last 3 days, the lowest price found by KAYAK users was $452.