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How to get fromAlbuquerque to Great Lakesby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Albuquerque to Great Lakes by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ABQ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 44m
    $117–563

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

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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 train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 3m
    $107–473

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    28h 4m
    $439–889

  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 / ...
    31h 46m
    $218–399

  5. Drive 1,306.7 mi

    1. Drive from Albuquerque to Great Lakescar car 1,306.7 mi
    23h 25m
    $239–345

  6. Shuttle to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    7h 49m
    $163–477

  7. Fly Albuquerque International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ABQ - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    9h 40m
    $190–871

Albuquerque to Great Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$439Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,169 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 28h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Great Lakes via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Union Station Transit Center, Michigan & Hubbard, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 31h 46m.

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