There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Chicago Union Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ONT - MDW
6h 32m$129–564Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ONT - ORD
6h 52m$119–354Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
42h 4m$550–1,300Bus
- Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2d 1h$336–550Drive 1,980.7 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationcar 1,980.7 mi
31h 2m$362–523Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LAX - MDW
8h 2m$159–632Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SNA - ORD
9h 39m$204–440Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane LGB - MDW
9h 32m$208–875
Riverside to Chicago Union Station by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Chicago Union Station is to fly which costs $110 - $360 and takes 6h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Magnolia + Sunnyside and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Market + University, Montclair Transcenter and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42h 4m.
The distance between Riverside and Chicago Union Station is 1746 miles. The road distance is 1992.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Chicago Union Station without a car is to train which takes 42h 4m and costs $550 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Riverside to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.
Riverside to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.
Riverside to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Riverside station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 6h 32m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $550 - $1,300 and takes 42h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $330 - $550 and takes 2 days 1h.
What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 Riverside to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 42h 4m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $110–500
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $550–1,300
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–470
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Chicago Union Station is 2h ahead of Riverside. It is currently 2:19 PM in Riverside and 4:19 PM in Chicago Union Station.
Riverside to Chicago Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Chicago Union Station is 1992 miles. It takes approximately 31h 2m to drive from Riverside to Chicago Union Station.
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