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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Big Bendby plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Albuquerque to Big Bend by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ABQ - MKE
    7h 40m
    $195–871

  2. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABQ - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    8h 39m
    $151–574

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Big Bendtaxi taxi
    28h 44m
    $519–1,011

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus
    32h 21m
    $239–437

  5. Drive 1,303.8 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Big Bendcar car 1,303.8 mi
    23h 45m
    $238–344

  6. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Sturtevant Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Sturtevant Amtrak Station to Big Bendtaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    $200–689

  7. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Albuquerque International Sunport to Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAF - MKE
    8h 34m
    $231–805

  8. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ABQ - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    9h 28m
    $248–975

Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights

Calendar86Weekly Planes
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,163.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Big Bend, WI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Big Bend via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Milwaukee, WI - Airport, and Muskego Piggly Wiggly in around 32h 21m.

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