Chicago → Los Angeles
1 train on this corridor — fastest 41h on the Southwest Chief, fares from $160. Compare timetables and classes below, then book with our rail desk.
Trains on route
1
Fastest
41h · Southwest Chief
Cheapest (indicative)
from $160 · Southwest Chief
Origin stations
CHI
Amtrak · Long-Distance · Daily · ~65% on-time
14:50
Chicago Union Station (CHI)
07:50 +2 days
Los Angeles Union Station (LAX)
Choose a class · indicative fares
Coach
Reserved reclining seat
indicative
Roomette (Sleeper)
Private room for 1–2
indicative
Bedroom (Sleeper)
Private room with en-suite
indicative
The Southwest Chief covers Chicago to Los Angeles in about 41h, departing Chicago Union Station at 14:50. Schedules are indicative — we confirm live timings before booking.
Indicative fares start from $160 on the Southwest Chief. Amtrak fares are dynamic and rise as seats sell, so exact pricing is confirmed at booking. Business Class, First Class and sleeper accommodations cost more.
Our timetable lists 1 service on this corridor: Southwest Chief. Frequencies vary by day of week and season.
Send an enquiry from any train on this page — our rail desk confirms live availability, holds the best class for your budget, and issues tickets through the operator’s official or authorised channels, with support for changes and refunds afterwards.
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Schedules and fares shown are indicative, compiled from official operator timetables. Rail operators adjust timings, fares and running days without notice — our rail desk confirms live availability and exact pricing before any booking is ticketed.