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

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

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  1. 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 plane ORD - ONT
    8h 55m
    $156–709

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 49m
    $110–375

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Riversidetrain train Southwest Chief
    42h 31m
    $260–435

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Indio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indio Bus Station to Riversidebus bus
    46h
    $248–548

  5. Drive 1,980.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Riverside, CAcar car 1,980.5 mi
    30h 58m
    $362–523

  6. 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
    8h 42m
    $216–959

  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)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    10h 40m
    $144–585

  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 Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    11h 40m
    $146–631

  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
    12h 6m

  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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 18m
    $208–850

  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 Old Town Transportation Center to Santa Anatrain train
    3. Take the train from Santa Ana to Riverside - Downtowntrain train
    12h 2m
    $278–1,150

Chicago to Riverside, CA by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration42h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$260Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Riverside, CA, USA?

United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Riverside twice daily. Tickets cost $250–440 and the journey takes 41h 45m.

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