What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ontario?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ontario is to fly and train which costs $110 - $410 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Ontario?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ontario is to fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $180 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Ontario?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Ontario. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Mountain @ D Street via St Louis Bus Station and Montclair Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Ontario?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Ontario Amtrak. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 16h.

How far is it from Chicago to Ontario?

The distance between Chicago and Ontario is 1724 miles. The road distance is 1989.6 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Ontario without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ontario without a car is to train via Riverside which takes 43h 10m and costs $270 - $1,300.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Ontario?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Chicago to Ontario, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ontario bus from?

Chicago to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Ontario train from?

Chicago to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Chicago to Ontario?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ontario is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can train via Riverside, which costs $270 - $1,300 and takes 43h 10m, you could also bus, which costs $230 - $500 and takes 47h 48m.

Where does the Chicago to Ontario bus arrive?

Chicago to Ontario bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Ontario?

Ontario is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:49 AM in Chicago and 4:49 AM in Ontario.

Where does the Chicago to Ontario train arrive?

Chicago to Ontario train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ontario Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Ontario?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ontario is 1990 miles. It takes approximately 30h 57m to drive from Chicago to Ontario.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Ontario?

Book your Chicago to Ontario train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ontario?

There are 237+ hotels available in Ontario.

Chicago to Ontario - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane ORD - ONT
6h 14m
$142–655
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane ORD - LAX
2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
9h 38m
$112–410
Train via Riverside (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain Southwest Chief
43h 10m
$270–1,300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus Greyhound US1210
47h 48m
$239–492
Drive 1,978 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Ontariocar 1,978 mi
30h 57m
$361–522
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane MDW - ONT
6h 1m
$182–805
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
2d 16h
$340–1,800

Chicago to Ontario by train and bus (Amtrak)

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Distance: 1,714.1 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ontario, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $270–1,300 and the journey takes 41h 45m.

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