There are 5 ways to get from Abilene to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Abilene (ABI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ABI - ORD
5h 37m$82–373Bus
- Take the bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus El Paso
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus Querétaro
22h 38m$247–276Bus, train
- Take the bus from Abilene to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
26h 46m$274–687Drive 1,076 mi
- Drive from Abilene to Chicagocar 1,076 mi
18h 4m$197–284Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Abilene (ABI) to South Bend (SBN)plane ABI - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
8h 34m$159–685
Abilene to Chicago by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abilene to Chicago is to fly which costs $80 - $380 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Abilene to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Abilene station to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station and arriving at Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 38m.
The distance between Abilene and Chicago is 953 miles. The road distance is 1082.3 miles.
The best way to get from Abilene to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 22h 38m and costs $240 - $280.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Abilene to Chicago, including transfers.
Abilene to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station.
The best way to get from Abilene to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h 37m and costs $80 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $280 and takes 22h 38m.
Abilene to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abilene to Chicago is 1082 miles. It takes approximately 18h 4m to drive from Abilene to Chicago.
What companies run services between Abilene, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Abilene (ABI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 22h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Abilene to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Abilene to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Abilene to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Abilene to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station to Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $35–60
Bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $205–215
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $205–215
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