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Cheap train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles

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Cheapest Train Tickets in the Next 2 Weeks

  1. Tue Apr 7
    £149
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    £149
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    £149
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    £149
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    £149
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    £149
  7. Mon Apr 13
    £119
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    £119
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    £119
  10. Thu Apr 16
    £119
  11. Fri Apr 17
    £119
  12. Sat Apr 18
    £119
  13. Sun Apr 19
    £119
  14. Mon Apr 20
    £119

Schedule & Pricing Info

How much are train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Lowest Price£119.02
Fastest Train43h 10m
Trains Per Day13
Train Lines3
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you find cheap train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The most surefire way to find the lowest-priced train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles is to plan ahead and book your train travel earlier. In the past 30 days, the cheapest average price users have found for trains from Chicago to Los Angeles was £195.05. If your travel date is still a number of days out, by booking your trip 21 days before you plan to travel, you could save an average of £34.70 compared to a typical last-minute fare. Trying to save on a last-minute fare and have a bit of flexibility on what day to travel? Take a look at midweek schedules, as these tend to be less busy and are often cheaper than buying tickets to travel on Friday, or a weekend departure.

How long is the train ride from Chicago to Los Angeles?

The distance between Chicago and Los Angeles is approximately 1743.29 miles, or 2804.85 kilometers. The average travel time for a train between these two cities is around 68 hours and 15 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 43 hours and 10 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

What is the busiest day for trains from Chicago to Los Angeles?

On Wednesday trains from Chicago to Los Angeles are the busiest. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or to have extra room to stretch out, you might consider traveling on Sunday instead, as that tends to be the least traveled day of the week.

What train companies travel from Chicago to Los Angeles?

Typically there are 13 schedules to compare for your trip to Los Angeles. On the route to Los Angeles 3 train carriers currently offer tickets for sale. Amtrak offers the most scheduled departures between Chicago to Los Angeles, usually offering 12.05 trips per day. Typically one schedule per day serves Los Angeles with direct service. Direct service might still have stops along the way, but you will not need to switch trains.

Are you not set on traveling by train? Take a look at Coach tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles, which start at £70.92.

Here are the 3 train companies that operate from Chicago to Los Angeles

Amtrak

Amtrak train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles start from £119.02, and on average cost £221.11. Daily there are 12.05 Amtrak schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak in Chicago leaves from Union Station - 225 S Canal St, And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd and 4 other train stations.

From Chicago to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak takes 71 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 43 hours and 10 minutes.

If you're considering a weeked trip, Amtrak offers 11.333333 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay £225.90 for a one-way train ticket to Los Angeles.

Avg. Time
2d 23h 15m
Avg. Price
£221.11

Amtrak Southwest Chief

Amtrak Southwest Chief train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles start from £119.02, and on average cost £141.03. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Southwest Chief schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak Southwest Chief in Chicago leaves from Union Station - 225 S Canal St, And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station,

From Chicago to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak Southwest Chief takes 43 hours and 11 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak Southwest Chief offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 43 hours and 10 minutes.

If you are looking to travel to Los Angeles on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Southwest Chief scheduled trip per day, which will cost £157.48 for a one-way weekend reservation from Chicago.

Avg. Time
1d 19h 11m
Avg. Price
£141.03

Amtrak Texas Eagle

Amtrak Texas Eagle train tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles start from £119.02, and on average cost £139.34. Daily there are 1 Amtrak Texas Eagle schedules to Los Angeles. Amtrak Texas Eagle in Chicago leaves from Union Station - 225 S Canal St, And in Los Angeles trains arrive at Union Station,

From Chicago to Los Angeles train travel on Amtrak Texas Eagle takes 65 hours and 50 minutes. If you are looking to get to Los Angeles faster, Amtrak Texas Eagle offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 43 hours and 10 minutes.

If you are looking to travel to Los Angeles on a weekend there is typically one Amtrak Texas Eagle scheduled trip per day, which will cost £148.86 for a one-way weekend reservation from Chicago.

Avg. Time
2d 17h 50m
Avg. Price
£139.34

Plan your next adventure

There is one train station from which trains depart Chicago on their way to Los Angeles:
  • Union Station - 225 S Canal St
There are 5 different stations where trains from Chicago arrive in Los Angeles. You can review and use the directions feature on Wanderu to see which station is closest to your final destination. These are the busiest arriving train stations in Los Angeles:
  • Union Station
  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd
  • Catalina Express Terminal
  • 931 S Gaffey St
  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd

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