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How to get fromChicago Bus Station to Austinby subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Bus Station to Austin by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    5h 22m
    $154–757

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    5h 40m
    $114–387

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus Chicago
    24h 4m
    $250–262

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Austintrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 6m
    $360–800

  5. Drive 1,118.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Bus Station to Austincar car 1,118.7 mi
    18h 24m
    $205–295

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    6h 47m
    $208–919

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    7h 43m
    $166–779

Chicago Bus Station to Austin by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Chicago Bus Station, IL, USA and Austin, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austin once daily. Tickets cost $245–255 and the journey takes 20h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $360–800 and the journey takes 28h 57m.

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