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There are 11 ways to get from Barstow to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), 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
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAS - MDW
    8h 27m

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeONT - ORD
    9h 37m
    $129–628

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    39h 37m
    $380–1,500

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Barstow Station to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    2. Take the bus from Las Vegas BusTerminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    41h 42m

  5. Drive 1,899.6 mi

    1. Drive from Barstow to Chicagocar1,899.6 mi
    29h 33m
    $347–501

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

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to San Bernardinotrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    9h 26m
    $169–778

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

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    9h 10m
    $137–587

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

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Victorville Amtraktrain
    2. Take the bus from Victorville Bus Stop to Los Angeles Union Station Arrivalsbus
    3. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUR - MDW
    10h 11m
    $141–650

  9. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Barstow Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planePSP - MDW
    11h 57m

  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
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeLAS - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    10h 47m

  11. 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
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePSP - ORD
    12h 21m

Barstow to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$380Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 $380–1,500 and the journey takes 39h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barstow Station to Chicago Bus Station via Las Vegas, Gilespie Street (South Strip Transit Terminal), Las Vegas BusTerminal, and Denver Union Station in around 41h 42m.

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