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How to get fromChicago to Marina del Reyby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Marina del Rey by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    6h 52m
    $154–501

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    7h 6m
    $108–281

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    45h 22m
    $1,227–1,883

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2d 1h
    $392–627

  5. Drive  2,028 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Marina del Reycar car 2,028 mi
    31h 57m
    $335–484

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane MDW - BUR
    8h 42m
    $218–923

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    8h 42m
    $188–825

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    $188–737

Chicago to Marina del Rey by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,227Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,768.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Marina del Rey, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angeles once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 43h 32m.

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