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

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    6h 46m
    $204–857

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    9h 6m
    $148–631

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardinotrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 27m
    $719–1,414

  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 Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1210
    47h 58m
    $341–632

  5. Drive 1,967.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Fontanacar car 1,967.8 mi
    30h 48m
    $360–519

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    7h 17m
    $154–707

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Fontanatrain train
    9h 22m
    $228–411

Chicago to Fontana by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,727.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fontana, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to San Bernardino once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,500 and the journey takes 41h 21m.

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