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How to get fromEl Monte to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    6h 30m
    $118–505

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAX - ORD
    6h 45m
    $103–385

  3. Train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino DepottrainSB Line
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    43h 55m
    $289–1,711

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus StationbusGreyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    47h
    $173–393

  5. Drive 1,999.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Chicagocar1,999.3 mi
    31h 11m
    $365–527

  6. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    7h 1m
    $161–716

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeONT - ORD
    7h 12m
    $121–566

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    7h 25m
    $136–609

  9. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBUR - MDW
    7h 32m
    $122–568

  10. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Thuan Phat Supermarket - El Monte to ABC Supermarket - Westminster, CAbus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    7h 50m
    $178–571

  11. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Chicago Union StationtrainTexas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $222–756

El Monte to Chicago by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Chicago Union Station via San Bernardino Depot and San Bernardino in around 43h 55m.

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