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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Albuquerqueby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MDW - ABQ
    5h 44m
    $172–806

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Albuquerque International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane ORD - ABQ
    6h 6m
    $132–656

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Centertrain train Southwest Chief
    25h 29m
    $430–900

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    27h 59m
    $281–403

  5. Drive 1,286.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerquecar car 1,286.5 mi
    22h 48m
    $235–340

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Santa Fe Municipal Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)plane plane ORD - SAF
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Santa Fe, NM - Municipal Airport to Albuquerque International Sunportshuttle bus
    6h 37m
    $178–540

  7. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Albuquerque International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ)plane plane MKE - ABQ
    8h 47m
    $230–1,026

Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration25h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$430Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,138.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Albuquerque, NM, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $430–900 and the journey takes 25h 29m.

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