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

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    9h 47m
    $160–634

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Long Beach Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from Norwalk / Santa Fe Springs to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    11h 7m
    $146–624

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 45m
    $561–1,234

  4. Bus

    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 to Perrisbus bus
    44h 12m
    $340–535

  5. Drive  1,994.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Perriscar car 1,994.9 mi
    31h 14m
    $365–526

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Escondido to Perrisbus bus
    9h 48m
    $182–755

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Ontario International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane MDW - ONT
    10h 5m
    $180–779

  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 to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    11h 16m
    $206–443

  9. 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
    10h 36m
    $150–429

  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)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 to Perris - Downtowntrain train
    11h 50m
    $204–424

  11. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Harry Reid International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)plane plane MDW - LAS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegas to Perris, CA - 511 E 4th Stshuttle bus
    11h 43m
    $172–414

Chicago to Perris by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration43h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$561Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,853.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 47m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $550–1,300 and the journey takes 41h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Perris via Denver Union Station, Las Vegas Bus Terminal, NB Las Vegas at The Wynn, NB Casino Center at Coolidge, and Las Vegas in around 44h 12m.

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