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How to get fromChicago Union Station to McAllenby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to McAllen by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane ORD - MFE
    7h 10m
    $92–412

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    29h 17m
    $298–338

  3. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    31h 47m
    $637–957

  4. Drive  1,421.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to McAllencar car 1,421.6 mi
    23h 39m
    $252–363

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane ORD - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    8h 15m
    $124–462

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane MDW - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    9h 27m
    $174–712

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    38h 59m
    $745–1,143

Chicago Union Station to McAllen by foot and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$298Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,259.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to McAllen Central Station via State & Jackson, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 29h 17m.

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