Train Chicago IL - Santa Monica CA

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Travel information

Information about the train from Chicago to Santa Monica. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Chicago to Santa Monica. Best of all, getting from Chicago to Santa Monica is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $272. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Chicago to Santa Monica is through Pasadena. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

Chicago
Pasadena
Santa Monica
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1

Chicago Station

Pasadena Station

78h

$272

Amtrak

Step 2
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Walk to Del Mar Station 1km 12m
Light rail towards 804 - Atlantic Station Del Mar Station 14.7km 21m
Union Station - Metro Gold Line
Metro - Los Angeles (1 (323) 466-3876)
Walk to Union Station 0.7km 8m
Subway towards 805 - Wilshire / Western Station Union Station 3.1km 5m
7th Street / Metro Center Station
Metro - Los Angeles (1 (323) 466-3876)
Walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station 0.0km 1m
Light rail towards 806 - Downtown Santa Monica Station 7th Street / Metro Center Station 24.5km 47m
Downtown Santa Monica
Metro - Los Angeles (1 (323) 466-3876)
Walk to Santa Monica, CA, USA 0.8km 11m

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Chicago to Santa Monica?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Chicago to Santa Monica we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The price of the ticket is usually $272.Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: Pasadena -> Santa Monica

What time is the first train from Chicago?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
Chicago -> Pasadena: 14:15
Pasadena -> Santa Monica: -

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Chicago - Santa Monica?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Chicago -> Pasadena
2.- Pasadena -> Santa Monica

How far is Chicago from Santa Monica?

The approximate distance between the two places is 3279 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 79h 45m (plus the time it takes to you to make: Pasadena -> Santa Monica).

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