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How to get fromSpringfield to Ontarioby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Springfield to Ontario by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Ontario International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSPI - ONT
    9h 13m
    $186–769

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Montclair TranscenterbusGreyhound US1210
    43h 23m
    $151–359

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak StationbusAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to RiversidetrainSouthwest Chief
    43h 46m

  4. Drive 1,829.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Ontariocar1,829.6 mi
    30h 3m
    $334–483

  5. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeSTL - ONT
    9h 32m
    $243–1,059

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planePIA - ONT
    9h 23m

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Summit Amtraktrain
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)planeMDW - ONT
    9h 27m
    $194–873

  8. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeSTL - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain
    10h 55m
    $274–737

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Ontario AmtraktrainTexas Eagle
    2d 12h
    $200–700

Springfield to Ontario by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Ontario International Airport (ONT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Mountain @ D Street via St Louis Bus Station, Montclair Transcenter, and Montclair Transit Center in around 43h 23m.

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