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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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    7h 47m
    $174–757

  2. 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)planeORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 5m
    $108–383

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    41h 45m
    $300–1,300

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus
    47h 3m
    $180–498

  5. Drive 1,981.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Riversidecar1,981.8 mi
    30h 49m
    $362–523

  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)planeORD - ONT
    8h 14m
    $144–607

  7. 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 L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    9h 45m
    $134–523

  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)planeORD - SNA
    2. Take the train from Fullerton to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 51m
    $134–489

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)planeMDW - LGB
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    10h 53m
    $158–675

  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 to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    11h 14m

  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)planeMDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain
    11h 7m
    $228–898

Chicago to Riverside by train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration41h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 twice daily. Tickets cost $300–1,300 and the journey takes 41h 45m.

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