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There are 7 ways to get from Big Bend National Park to Chicago by car or plane

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  1. Drive to Midland International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Drive from Big Bend National Park to Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAFcar car
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MAF - MDW
    9h 33m
    $139–515

  2. Drive to Midland International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Big Bend National Park to Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAFcar car
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MAF - ORD
    10h 17m
    $124–455

  3. Drive 1,435.1 mi

    1. Drive from Big Bend National Park to Chicagocar car 1,435.1 mi
    24h 37m
    $262–379

  4. Drive to El Paso International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Big Bend National Park to El-Paso-Airport-ELPcar car
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELP - MDW
    9h 18m
    $200–739

  5. Drive to El Paso International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Big Bend National Park to El-Paso-Airport-ELPcar car
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ELP - ORD
    9h 51m
    $180–639

  6. Drive to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Drive from Big Bend National Park to San-Antonio-Airport-SATcar car
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    10h 6m
    $192–670

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

    1. Drive from Big Bend National Park to San-Antonio-Airport-SATcar car
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    10h 35m
    $252–670

Midland International Airport (MAF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,286.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Big Bend National Park, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Big Bend National Park to Chicago. However, you can drive to Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, then take the subway to Harold Washington Library. Alternatively, you can drive from Big Bend National Park to Chicago in around 24h 37m.

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