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How to get fromAustin to Houstonby plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Houston by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    5h 22m
    $106–562

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2240 / ...
    25h 49m
    $248–281

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 2m
    $250–578

  4. Drive  1,072.7 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Houstoncar car 1,072.7 mi
    18h 10m
    $196–283

  5. Subway to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Take the subway from Central-Green to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    5h 58m
    $136–394

  6. Train, bus via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1152
    27h 17m
    $236–565

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    31h 39m
    $308–765

Austin to Houston by subway and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$248Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 966.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Austin, IL, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Central-Green to Downtown Houston via Cicero-Green, Cicero & Lake, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, and Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum in around 25h 49m.

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