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How to get fromPerris to Chicagoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Perris to Chicago by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    8h 16m
    $126–506

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    43h 40m
    $246–1,108

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Riverside to Bakersfieldbus
    2. Take the bus from Bakersfield to South Strip Transit Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from South Strip Transit Terminal to Denver Union Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 4h

  4. Drive 1,993.8 mi

    1. Drive from Perris to Chicagocar1,993.8 mi
    31h 5m
    $364–526

  5. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    7h 53m
    $170–715

  6. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    9h 55m
    $126–442

  7. Train to Long Beach Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    9h 24m
    $158–676

  8. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePSP - ORD
    10h 17m

  9. Train, train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Perris - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain
    3. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAN - MDW
    10h 31m
    $201–802

Perris to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Perris, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Riverside to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $240–1,100 and the journey takes 42h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Perris Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station via Vine St. Mobility Hub, Riverside, Bakersfield, South Strip Transit Terminal, and Denver Union Station in around 2d 4h.

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