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There are 5 ways to get from Bay City to Chicago by bus, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Bus to William P. Hobby Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Bay City, TX to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    6h 29m
    $146–680

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, TX to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    28h 21m
    $312–683

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, TX to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waco to Dallasbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    29h 26m
    $238–431

  4. Drive 1,149.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bay City to Chicagocar car 1,149.4 mi
    19h 44m
    $210–303

  5. Bus to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Bay City, TX to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    7h 45m
    $148–355

Bay City to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration28h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,038.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Bay City, TX to Dearborn & Harrison via Houston Bus Station, Waco Bus Stop, Waco, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 29h 26m.

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