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How to get fromEl Monte to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from El Monte to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    6h 51m
    $106–280

  2. Train via San Bernardino

    1. Take the train from El Monte to San Bernardino Depottrain train SB Line
    2. Take the train from San Bernardino to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    43h 55m
    $1,109–1,912

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    46h 45m
    $391–581

  4. Drive  1,999.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Monte to Chicagocar car 1,999.3 mi
    31h 22m
    $331–477

  5. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    6h 46m
    $151–500

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

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ONT - MDW
    7h 1m
    $142–668

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    7h 20m
    $206–909

  8. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from El Monte to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ONT - ORD
    7h 22m
    $107–448

  9. Bus to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from El Monte to Santa Anabus bus
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    7h 51m
    $118–451

  10. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 15h
    $1,402–2,306

El Monte to Chicago by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration43h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,785.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between El Monte, CA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from El Monte to Chicago Union Station via San Bernardino Depot and San Bernardino in around 43h 55m.

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