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

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

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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 bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    7h 4m
    $106–513

  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 Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus 850 / ...
    25h 42m
    $214–371

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Austin to Joliet Gateway Centertrain train Texas Eagle
    27h 46m
    $402–807

  4. Drive 1,082.1 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to Plainfieldcar car 1,082.1 mi
    17h 55m
    $198–286

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

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    7h 37m
    $106–443

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Michigan Ave & Van Buren St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    9h 3m
    $129–585

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Michigan Ave & Monroe St to Plainfield Park-N-Ridebus bus
    9h 37m
    $189–585

Austin to Plainfield by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration25h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$214Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,038.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Plainfield, Will County, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to Plainfield Park-N-Ride via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Dearborn & Jackson, and Michigan Ave & Monroe St in around 25h 42m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Austin to Joliet Gateway Center once daily. Tickets cost $370–800 and the journey takes 27h 27m.

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