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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Ontario by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    5h 44m
    $172–755

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

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    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 Ontario Amtraktrain train
    8h 41m
    $140–693

  3. Train via Riverside (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 10m
    $697–1,434

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair Transcenterbus bus Greyhound US1210
    47h 34m
    $333–635

  5. Drive 1,978 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ontariocar car 1,978 mi
    30h 58m
    $361–522

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    6h 15m
    $152–475

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    8h 57m
    $140–423

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ontario Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $850–1,800

Chicago to Ontario by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$697Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,713.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $650–1,500 and the journey takes 41h 45m.

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