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How to get fromBloomington to Ontarioby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Bloomington to Ontario by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

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    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane BMI - ONT
    8h 43m
    $141–601

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 6m
    $619–1,433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    46h 49m
    $319–617

  4. Drive 1,893 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Ontariocar car 1,893 mi
    31h 18m
    $346–499

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    7h 55m
    $209–827

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    8h 51m
    $192–556

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 13h
    $800–1,700

Bloomington to Ontario by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$619Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,637.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington-Normal to Mountain @ D Street via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 46h 49m.

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