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

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There are 9 ways to get from Rancho Cucamonga 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

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    5h 48m
    $124–557

  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 7m
    $104–327

  3. Train via San Bernardino Depot (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 2m
    $507–1,309

  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 N2521 / ...
    47h 37m
    $337–537

  5. Drive  1,972.2 mi

    1. Drive from Rancho Cucamonga to Chicagocar car 1,972.2 mi
    30h 54m
    $360–520

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

    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga 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 45m
    $158–630

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

    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga 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 29m
    $117–507

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

    1. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    9h 15m
    $207–873

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 14h
    $652–1,602

Rancho Cucamonga to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,718.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $500–1,300 and the journey takes 41h 39m.

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