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

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

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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 43m
    $151–616

  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
    7h 7m
    $131–426

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 39m
    $700–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Montclair Transit Centerbus bus 290
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d
    $332–642

  5. Drive 1,968.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Bernardino to Chicagocar car 1,968.6 mi
    30h 49m
    $360–519

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

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    8h 15m
    $139–681

  7. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Bernardino to Harbor + Katellabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    10h 3m
    $196–434

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

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    9h 50m
    $158–624

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Bernardino to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PSP - ORD
    10h 15m
    $217–450

San Bernardino to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration41h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$700Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,734 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between San Bernardino, 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 $700–1,500 and the journey takes 41h 39m.

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