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

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

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    4h 31m
    $152–628

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

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    4h 55m
    $136–435

  3. Train via San Bernardino (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    44h 19m
    $709–1,412

  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 / ...
    47h 32m
    $337–632

  5. Drive 1,977.4 mi

    1. Drive from Ontario to Chicagocar car 1,977.4 mi
    31h
    $361–522

  6. Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    5h 41m
    $302–555

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $850–1,800

Ontario to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration44h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,713.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Ontario, 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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