Bus Tickets from Ontario, CA to Chicago

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Next departures for Ontario to Chicago on October 9
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Montclair / Ontario / Claremont
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapestFastest
Amtrak
Ontario Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Montclair (Ontario)
Downtown Greyhound StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Montclair / Ontario / Claremont
537-517 W. Jackson BlvdNo tags
Amtrak
Ontario Station
Chicago (Union Station), ILNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ontario to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$147 - US$420Average Duration2d 2h
69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$166 - US$207Average Duration2d 19h
251kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Ontario to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 19 hours 6 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$166, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2d 19hAverage Duration
US$166Cheapest ticket
251kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ontario, CA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$239
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 2h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance2756 km
Latest bus departure9:05pm

Ontario to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ontario, CA - Chicago

  1. What is the travel distance from Ontario to Chicago?

    The distance between Ontario and Chicago is approximately 2756 km (1709 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ontario to Chicago?

    Buses departing from Ontario California Bus Stop Carl's Jr & Teriyaki House in Ontario will take you to Downtown Greyhound Station in Chicago.

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US$223
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ontario, CA to Chicago was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$223

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ontario, CA to Chicago, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$223 to US$2,782 for a bus ticket from Ontario, CA to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$223 which is on 2025-10-09.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Ontario to Chicago, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ontario to Chicago will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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Train from Ontario, CA to Chicago

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