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Four ways to Travel from Santa Monica to Chicago

Composite routes from Santa Monica to Chicago

Cheapest
31 h 37 min
Car
3272 km.
from $179
Other
2 d 3 h 1 min
2826 km.
from $591.70
9 h 19 min
Train, Plane
2825 km.
from $215.73

Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$315.22

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$413.04

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$402.17

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$239.13
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$184.78
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$326.09

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$423.91
Plane from Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$467.39
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$205.39
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$521.74

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
43h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Rancho
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.70–$10.87

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$706.52
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$163.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Santa Monica to Chicago is to fly which costs $65.22 - $336.96 and takes 6h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Santa Monica to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $81.52 - $1086.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Santa Monica and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Santa Monica to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from 5th / Santa Monica and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Los Angeles Union Station and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Santa Monica to Chicago?

The distance between Santa Monica and Chicago is 2854 km. The road distance is 3269.1 km.

How do I travel from Santa Monica to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 45h 56m and costs $173.91 - $597.83 .

How long does it take to get from Santa Monica to Chicago?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Santa Monica to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santa Monica to Chicago bus from?

Santa Monica to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Santa Monica to Chicago?

The best way to get from Santa Monica to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $81.52 - $1086.96 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $597.83 and takes 45h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $152.17 - $869.57 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Santa Monica to Chicago bus arrive?

Santa Monica to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Santa Monica and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Santa Monica. It is currently 09:35 in Santa Monica and 11:35 in Chicago.

Can I drive from Santa Monica to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Santa Monica to Chicago is 3269 km. It takes approximately 31h 34m to drive from Santa Monica to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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