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How to get fromArlington Heights to San Antonioby plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Arlington Heights to San Antonio by plane, taxi, bus, train (Amtrak), car, train, or subway

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    5h 32m
    $178–562

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 44m
    $119–467

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington Heights to Chicagotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus bus Chicago
    24h 34m
    $261–436

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    34h 31m
    $408–909

  5. Drive 1,201.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to San Antoniocar car 1,201.1 mi
    19h 52m
    $220–317

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Arlington Heights to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecanbus bus
    6h 10m
    $169–813

  7. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MKE - SAT
    9h 7m
    $231–947

  8. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 19m
    $170–788

Arlington Heights to San Antonio by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration34h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,077.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and San Antonio, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Station once daily. Tickets cost $400–900 and the journey takes 32h 36m.

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