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How to get fromAlpine to Chicagoby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Alpine to Chicago by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MAF - MDW
    10h 4m
    $140–534

  2. Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MAF - ORD
    10h 40m
    $120–424

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midland / Odessabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midland to Dallasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    30h 13m
    $339–394

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    40h 54m
    $900–1,500

  5. Drive  1,363.7 mi

    1. Drive from Alpine to Chicagocar car 1,363.7 mi
    23h 44m
    $249–360

  6. Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MAF - MKE
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    12h 23m
    $230–848

Alpine to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration40h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.5 mi
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Alpine, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Alpine to Chicago via Alpine, Midland / Odessa, Midland, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, and Chicago in around 30h 13m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $900–1,500 and the journey takes 40h 54m.

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