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How to get fromCarlsbad to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Carlsbad to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Carlsbad to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CNM - ORD
    6h 37m
    $128–394

  2. Drive to Hobbs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Hobbs Airport (HOB)car car
    2. Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOB - MDW
    6h 27m
    $114–482

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    33h 18m
    $278–570

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    35h 25m
    $510–1,032

  5. Drive 1,311.6 mi

    1. Drive from Carlsbad to Chicagocar car 1,311.6 mi
    22h 3m
    $240–346

  6. Fly Carlsbad to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CNM - MDW
    5h 55m
    $128–574

  7. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELP - MDW
    10h 6m
    $203–744

  8. Bus to El Paso International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Carlsbad to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ELP - ORD
    10h 39m
    $183–644

  9. Taxi to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Carlsbad to Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Roswell Industrial Air Center Airport (ROW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROW - MDW
    7h 49m
    $257–584

Carlsbad to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$510Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,140.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Carlsbad, NM, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Corporate Flight Management Inc, Frontier Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Carlsbad (CNM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlsbad to Dearborn & Harrison via El Paso Bus Station, El Paso, Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 33h 18m.

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