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How to get fromAlbuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    3h 21m
    $121–542

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    3h 46m
    $103–461

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    27h 36m
    $430–901

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    29h 36m
    $210–401

  5. Drive 1,277.5 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicagocar car 1,277.5 mi
    23h 7m
    $234–337

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ABQ - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 45m
    $211–884

  7. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ABQ - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    8h 17m
    $208–879

Albuquerque Airport (ABQ) to Chicago by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,130.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Albuquerque Airport (ABQ), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $430–900 and the journey takes 26h 10m.

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