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How to get fromLancaster to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lancaster to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Burbank - Downtowntrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    8h 1m
    $114–471

  2. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    10h 56m
    $108–446

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train AV Line
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    46h 36m
    $1,211–1,915

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Bakersfield Amtrakbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to Los Angelesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 6h

  5. Drive  1,986.6 mi

    1. Drive from Lancaster to Chicagocar car 1,986.6 mi
    31h 36m
    $363–524

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    8h 34m
    $160–633

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 51m
    $140–393

  8. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    10h 4m
    $189–776

  9. Train, train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Lancaster to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    3. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    10h 33m
    $128–576

Lancaster to Chicago by train and foot

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration46h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,817.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Lancaster, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lancaster to Chicago Union Station via L.A. Union Station and Los Angeles in around 46h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MetroLink/Sierra Hwy. to Chicago Bus Station via Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 6h.

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