Bus Tickets from Ontario, CA to Chicago

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Next departures for Ontario to Chicago on September 20
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Montclair / Ontario / Claremont
Downtown Greyhound StationCheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Montclair / Ontario / Claremont
Chicago 95Th & Dan RyanFastest
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

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ontario to Chicago

Bus
Average PriceUS$135 - US$363Average Duration2d 6h
69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$242 - US$348Average Duration2d 19h
251kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Ontario to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 6 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$135, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
2d 6hAverage Duration
US$135Cheapest ticket
69kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ontario, CA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$235
Average Bus Trip Duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure1:30am
Distance2755 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09-15
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09-16
US$183
Today
US$201
09-18
US$184
09-19
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09-20
US$196
09-21
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09-22
US$170
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ontario, CA to Chicago was searched and found on Sep 22, 2025 with a price of US$170

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$170 to US$3,014 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$170 which is on 2025-09-22.

Usually Amtrak will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Ontario, CA to Chicago?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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Train from Ontario, CA to Chicago

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