What is the cheapest way to get from Ontario to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Ontario to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $450 and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ontario to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Ontario to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Ontario and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Ontario to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mountain @ D Street and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Montclair Transcenter and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Ontario and Chicago?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ontario Amtrak and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 12h.

How far is it from Ontario to Chicago?

The distance between Ontario and Chicago is 1724 miles. The road distance is 1989 miles.

How do I travel from Ontario to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Ontario to Chicago without a car is to train via Riverside which takes 43h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ontario to Chicago?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Ontario to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Chicago bus from?

Ontario to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Montclair Transcenter station.

Where do I catch the Ontario to Chicago train from?

Ontario to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ontario Amtrak station.

Train, bus or fly from Ontario to Chicago?

The best way to get from Ontario to Chicago is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $160 - $750. Alternatively, you can train via Riverside, which costs and takes 43h 29m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 47h 41m.

Where does the Ontario to Chicago bus arrive?

Ontario to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Ontario and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Ontario. It is currently 3:22 AM in Ontario and 5:22 AM in Chicago.

Where does the Ontario to Chicago train arrive?

Ontario to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Ontario to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ontario to Chicago is 1989 miles. It takes approximately 30h 59m to drive from Ontario to Chicago.

How do I get a train ticket from Ontario to Chicago?

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1311+ hotels available in Chicago.

Ontario to Chicago - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Ontario to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ONT - MDW
4h 26m
$160–750
Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ONT - ORD
4h 50m
$95–450
Train via Riverside (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
43h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1210
2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
47h 41m
Drive 1,977.4 mi
1. Drive from Ontario to Chicagocar 1,977.4 mi
30h 59m
$361–522
Taxi to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Ontario to Santa-Ana-Airport-SNAtaxi
2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SNA - ORD
5h 34m
$270–730
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 12h

Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station once daily, and the journey takes 42h 4m.

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