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How to get fromFontana to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Fontana to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    6h 20m
    $154–657

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    6h 44m
    $134–437

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 53m
    $706–1,409

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2d
    $337–632

  5. Drive 1,967.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fontana to Chicagocar car 1,967.1 mi
    30h 49m
    $359–519

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 56m
    $148–581

  7. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 12m
    $228–411

  8. Train to Burbank Bob Hope Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUR - MDW
    8h 35m
    $157–678

  9. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Fontana to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    9h 31m
    $147–624

Fontana to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$706Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,727 mi
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $700–1,400 and the journey takes 41h 39m.

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