What is the travel distance from Ontario to Chicago?

Ontario and Chicago are 1709 miles (2756 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ontario to Chicago?

The majority of buses traveling from Ontario to Chicago start their journey at Ontario California Bus Stop Carl's Jr & Teriyaki House and wind up at Downtown Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Once in Chicago, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Shedd Aquarium, Brookfield Zoo, Lincoln Park Zoo, Cloud Gate and Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier.

Bus Ontario to Chicago from $464 | Compare & Save up to 60%

MonJun 23

from $234

TueJun 24

WedJun 25

from $238

ThuJun 26

from $233

FriJun 27

from $264

SatJun 28

from $269

SunJun 29

MonJun 30

Next departures to Chicago

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: June 25 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Ontario
Departure location: Montclair (Ontario)
Arrival time: June 27 at 4:10pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 2h
Departure time: June 25 at 11:40am
Departure city: Ontario
Departure location: Ontario Station
Arrival time: June 28 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 3h
Departure time: June 25 at 12:05pm
Departure city: Ontario
Departure location: Montclair (Ontario)
Arrival time: June 27 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Downtown Greyhound Station
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 2h
Departure time: June 25 at 11:40am
Departure city: Ontario
Departure location: Ontario Station
Arrival time: June 28 at 4:45pm
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: Chicago (Union Station), IL
Operated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3d 3h
Departure time: June 25 at 2:20pm
Departure city: Ontario
Departure location: Montclair (Ontario)
Arrival time: June 28 at 7:55am
Destination city: Chicago
Destination location: 537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2d 15h

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Compare 2 ways to go from Ontario to Chicago.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$145 - $553	Average Duration2d 2h	CO₂ emissions 69kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$230 - $2,470	Average Duration2d 12h	CO₂ emissions 251kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Ontario to Chicago

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 days, 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $145, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

2d 2hAverage Duration

$145Cheapest ticket

69kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Ontario to Chicago: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$272

Average bus trip duration2d 2h

Number of daily buses4.571428571428572

Earliest bus departure1:30am

Distance1709 miles (2756 km)

Latest bus departure9:05pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,049 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Amtrak

4/55,223 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,167 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Ontario to Chicago Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Ontario and Chicago?

Stops in Ontario

A - Ontario California Bus Stop Carl's Jr & Teriyaki House

B - Ontario Tufesa Bus Stop

Stops in Chicago

A - Downtown Greyhound Station

B - Chicago O'Hare International Airport

C - Polk St & Canal St

D - Tornado Bus S Kedzie Ave

E - Cumberland CTA

F - Turimex California Ave

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ontario, CA - Chicago

What is the travel distance from Ontario to Chicago?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ontario to Chicago?
What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

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

Best price found

06/19

$551

06/20

No data

Today

$616

06/22

$805

06/23

$616

06/24

$595

06/25

$616

06/26

$616

The cheapest trip from Ontario to Chicago was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $551

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

You can expect to pay from $551 to $2,610 for a bus ticket from Ontario to Chicago based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $595 which is on 2025-06-24.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Ontario to Chicago but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Ontario to Chicago, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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 to Chicago?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2d 2h	Avg Price$272	Daily Departures4.571428571428572
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2d 12h	Avg Price$424	Daily Departures1.8

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Bus Tickets from Ontario, CA to Chicago

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Bus Ontario to Chicago: Trip Overview

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Ontario to Chicago Bus

Where are the popular stops in Ontario and Chicago?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ontario, CA - Chicago

What is the travel distance from Ontario to Chicago?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ontario to Chicago?

What are the best sights and things to do in Chicago?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

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

Will you be returning to Ontario by bus?

You can also go to Chicago by train

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Why choose Busbud?

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