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

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There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Barstow by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), 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)planeMDW - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus
    9h 45m

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain
    13h 10m
    $142–584

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Barstow StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    39h 13m
    $170–600

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Las Vegas BusTerminalbus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus
    41h 47m

  5. Drive 1,899.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Barstowcar1,899.6 mi
    29h 30m
    $347–501

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)planeORD - LAS
    2. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Barstow Stationbus
    10h 8m

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
    10h 42m
    $204–1,034

  8. 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)planeMDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Barstow Stationtrain
    12h 4m
    $154–604

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeORD - ONT
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Barstow Stationtrain
    11h 9m
    $164–884

  10. 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)planeORD - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain
    13h 30m

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Palm Springs International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)planeMDW - PSP
    2. Take the bus from Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stop to Fullerton Amtrak Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Barstow Stationtrain
    13h 13m

Chicago to Barstow by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration39h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 twice daily. Tickets cost $170–600 and the journey takes 39h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Barstow Station via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas BusTerminal, and South Strip Transit Terminal in around 41h 47m.

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