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There are 10 ways to get from Barstow to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAS - MDW
    8h 27m
    $177–691

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    9h 52m
    $132–554

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 37m
    $550–1,200

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to VVTC - Dock 6bus bus 15
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Montclair Transcenterbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 3h
    $368–698

  5. Drive 1,899.6 mi

    1. Drive from Barstow to Chicagocar car 1,899.6 mi
    29h 42m
    $347–501

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    9h 29m
    $212–914

  7. Train, bus to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    9h 29m
    $159–657

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

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Transit Center to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus bus
    3. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    10h 49m
    $198–850

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

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station 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
    12h 17m
    $206–778

  10. Bus to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LAS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    10h 50m
    $269–1,100

Barstow to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$550Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Barstow Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,200 and the journey takes 39h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Mountain View St EB FS Belinda Ave to Chicago Bus Station via Victorville Transit Center, Montclair Transcenter, and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 3h.

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