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Today2 Aug
from US$213
Tomorrow3 Aug
Mon4 Aug
Tue5 Aug
from US$172
Wed6 Aug
Thu7 Aug
from US$188
Fri8 Aug
Sat9 Aug

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Ontario
    Departure location: Montclair (Ontario)
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Ontario
    Departure location: Montclair (Ontario)
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Ontario
    Departure location: Ontario Station
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Ontario
    Departure location: Montclair (Ontario)
    Arrival time: 8 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 5 August at
    Departure city: Ontario
    Departure location: Montclair (Ontario)
    Arrival time: 7 August at
    Destination city: Chicago
    Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Ontario to Chicago

Bus
Average priceUS$153 - US$499Average duration2d 6h
69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$290 - US$1,461Average duration2d 12h
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$153, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
2d 6hAverage duration
US$153Cheapest ticket
69kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ontario, CA to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$277
Average bus trip duration2d 6h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure01:30
Distance1709 miles
Latest bus departure21:05

Ontario to Chicago Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Ontario, CA - Chicago

  1. How far is Chicago from Ontario by coach?

    The journey from Ontario to Chicago by coach covers an approximate distance of 1709 miles (2756 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Chicago from Ontario without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
31/07
US$2,150
01/08
US$616
Today
US$616
03/08
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04/08
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05/08
US$1,988
06/08
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07/08
US$551
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Ontario, CA to Chicago was searched and found on 7 Aug 2025 with a price of US$551

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$551 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$551, which is on 2025-08-07.

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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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Ontario to Chicago will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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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