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How to get fromChicago to Barstowby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Barstow by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus bus
    10h 19m

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    11h 15m
    $140–497

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Barstow Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 13m
    $1,100–1,800

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Las Vegas Bus Terminal to Barstow Stationbus bus
    41h 37m
    $363–542

  5. Drive  1,899.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Barstowcar car 1,899.6 mi
    29h 42m
    $325–469

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain train
    11h 40m
    $230–628

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain train
    10h 55m
    $200–787

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    13h 9m
    $192–719

  9. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)plane plane ORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    13h 43m

  10. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    13h 56m
    $284–960

  11. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain train
    14h 8m
    $224–650

Chicago to Barstow by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,682 mi
  • Duration: 10h 19m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Barstow, San Bernardino County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Barstow Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 39h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Barstow via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, and Barstow Station in around 41h 37m.

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