Chicago, IL
Los Angeles, CA

Chicago to Los Angeles by Bus or Train

Flixbus has the cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles for only R5371, on a trip of approximately 61h 5m duration.

We have selected the cheapest, fastest and earliest schedules for your trip to Los Angeles.

  • Amtrak - Southwest Chief logo
    Cheapest
    Train
    43h 32m
    Direct
  • Amtrak logo
    Fastest
    Train
    43h 32m
    Direct
  • Greyhound logo
    Earliest
    Bus
    57h 55m
    Direct
CompaniesDeparturesDurationServicePrice
Amtrak - Southwest Chief
14:25->07:57
Amtrak
14:25->09:25
Flixbus
19:40->06:45
Greyhound
22:00->23:30
Amtrak - Texas Eagle
13:52->05:35
Tornado Bus
14:45->05:25

Save R3032 if you travel with Amtrak - Southwest Chief!

Bus from Chicago to Los Angeles

The bus trip from Chicago to Los Angeles takes approximately 2d 8h 31m duration and covers a distance of about 2812 km. There are usually 64 buses traveling daily to Los Angeles and you can find the cheapest tickets starting from R5370.81 if you buy in advance on the internet.

Distance2812 km
PriceR5370.81
Frequency64
Fastest1d 22h 40m

Train Chicago to Los Angeles

It takes an average of 2d 15h 29m to travel from Chicago to Los Angeles by train, covering a distance of about 2812 km. There are usually 21 trains traveling daily from Chicago to Los Angeles and tickets for this journey start from R3527.95 when you book in advance.

Distance2812 km
PriceR3527.95
Frequency21
Fastest1d 19h 32m

Amtrak stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

  • Chicago (Union Station), IL

Amtrak stations in Los Angeles

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • Union Station

  • Amtrak Metrolink Station - 7724 Van Nuys Blvd

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • 10040 Old Depot Plaza Rd, Chatsworth

  • Pasadena Hilton Hotel - 168 S Los Robles Ave

  • 3750 Empire Ave

Greyhound stations in Chicago

  • Chicago Bus Station

  • Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St

  • Chicago Train Station

  • Chicago Train Station Bus Stop

  • 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

Greyhound stations in Los Angeles

  • Los Angeles Union Station

  • 800 N Alameda St

  • Downtown LA (FlixBus Lot)

  • Los Angeles (UCLA)

  • Hollywood / Highland (LA)

  • USC - 3492 S Hope St

  • Los Angeles Union Station Arrivals

  • Downtown - Vignes Lot

  • USC (Hope/Jefferson)

  • Los Angeles (Americanstar)

  • North Hollywood Bus Station

  • 592 Gayley Ave

  • Los Angeles Un Station Arrival

  • San Fernando Bus Station

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • Long Bch Bus Station

  • Shelter 'A' - 107 E First Street

Flixbus stations in Chicago

  • Dan Ryan Bus Station

Flixbus stations in Los Angeles

  • 1658 N Orange Drive

  • Los Angeles Un Station Arrival

  • Glendale Transp Ctr - 400 W Cerritos Ave

  • Long Bch Bus Station

  • Shelter 'A' - 107 E First Street

Amtrak - Southwest Chief stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

Amtrak - Southwest Chief stations in Los Angeles

  • Union Station

Tornado Bus stations in Chicago

  • 3501 S California Ave

Tornado Bus stations in Los Angeles

  • 611 Maple Ave

Amtrak - Texas Eagle stations in Chicago

  • Chicago (Union Station), Illinois

Amtrak - Texas Eagle stations in Los Angeles

  • Union Station

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Saving Money

Cheapest Bus

The cheapest bus ticket from Chicago to Los Angeles is a regular seat, one-way trip, when booked in advance. Buying on the day of travel is usually more expensive and may include additional costs that can vary depending on the time of day and bus class.

Cheapest Bus
Book in advance.
Most companies sell bus tickets about three to six months in advance. If you already have your travel date set, search as early as possible to save money.
Be flexible with your travel times.
Many companies increase ticket prices during "peak hours" (usually between 06:00 - 10:00 and 15:00 - 19:00 on weekdays). If possible, choose to travel outside of these hours to find cheaper tickets and save money.
Check connections.
On some of the busiest routes, you may also have the option of taking a slower or connecting transportation. It may take a little longer, but if you have a bit more time available, you may find a cheaper ticket.