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

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There are 8 ways to get from Riverside to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeONT - MDW
    6h 17m
    $164–707

  2. Fly Ontario International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeONT - ORD
    6h 28m
    $124–557

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    42h 4m
    $300–1,700

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from UCR at Bannockburn Village to Richton 5091 at Montclair TransCenterbus204
    2. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 2h
    $206–325

  5. Drive 1,981.1 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to Chicagocar1,981.1 mi
    30h 51m
    $362–523

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to L.A. Union Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLAX - MDW
    7h 35m
    $134–513

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSNA - ORD
    9h 19m
    $134–479

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

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Norwalk / Santa Fe Springstrain
    2. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeLGB - MDW
    8h 53m
    $156–622

Riverside to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration42h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$300Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, 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. Tickets cost $300–1,700 and the journey takes 42h 4m.

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