Train Santa Monica CA - Chicago IL

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Travel information

Information about the train from Santa Monica to Chicago. 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 Santa Monica to Chicago. Best of all, getting from Santa Monica to Chicago is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $150. 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 Santa Monica to Chicago is through Glendale. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

Santa Monica
Glendale
Chicago
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1
Train from Santa Monica CA to Glendale CA
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Walk to Downtown Santa Monica 0.9km 11m
Light rail towards 806 - 7th Street / Metro Center Station Downtown Santa Monica 24.5km 46m
7th Street / Metro Center Station
Metro - Los Angeles (1 (323) 466-3876)
Walk to 7th Street / Metro Center Station 0.0km 1m
Subway towards 802 - Union Station / Downtown LA 7th Street / Metro Center Station 3.1km 5m
Union Station
Metro - Los Angeles (1 (323) 466-3876)
Walk to Union Station 0.3km 3m
Train towards Goleta Amtrak Union Station 9.3km 11m
Glendale Amtrak
Amtrak
Step 2

Glendale Station

Chicago Station

59h 20m

$191

Amtrak Thruway

Glendale Station

Chicago Station

49h 30m

$150

Amtrak

Glendale Station

Chicago Station

72h 7m

$150

Amtrak

Glendale Station

Chicago Station

46h 4m

$150

Amtrak

Glendale Station

Chicago Station

65h 22m

$196

Amtrak

Frequently asked questions

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

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Santa Monica to Chicago we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak Thruway, Amtrak tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $150 and the most expensive one to go to Chicago is approximately $196. .Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: Santa Monica -> Glendale

What time is the first train from Santa Monica?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
Santa Monica -> Glendale: -
Glendale -> Chicago: 01:30

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak Thruway, Amtrak.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak Thruway, 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 Santa Monica - Chicago?

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.- Santa Monica -> Glendale
2.- Glendale -> Chicago

How far is Santa Monica from Chicago?

The approximate distance between the two places is 3279 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 47h 21m (plus the time it takes to you to make: Santa Monica -> Glendale).

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