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

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

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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
    8h 35m
    $172–719

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane ORD - ONT
    8h 59m
    $112–489

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    41h 45m
    $1,200–1,900

  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
    2d
    $371–568

  5. Drive  1,981.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Riversidecar car 1,981.8 mi
    31h 1m
    $362–523

  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 L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    9h 27m
    $160–632

  7. 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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 52m
    $216–454

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from Anaheim Canyon to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 29m
    $146–622

  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 to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 24m

  10. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 33m
    $212–382

  11. 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 Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 24m
    $212–802

Chicago to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration41h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,745 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 41h 45m.

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