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How to get fromAustin to Great Lakesby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to Great Lakes by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 35m
    $108–514

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    26h 6m
    $245–496

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    30h 17m
    $404–814

  4. Drive 1,142.9 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Great Lakescar car 1,142.9 mi
    18h 59m
    $209–302

  5. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 58m
    $108–444

  6. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 41m
    $171–822

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 30m
    $131–587

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    8h 53m
    $191–587

Austin to Great Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration30h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$404Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Austin to Buckley Road & Kansas St/Illinois St via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 26h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 30h 17m.

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