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

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waco

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waco (ACT)plane plane ORD - ACT
    6h 31m
    $108–425

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Wacobus bus Chicago
    19h 33m
    $243–256

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Wacobus bus Dallas / ...
    24h 27m
    $593–899

  4. Drive  1,018.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Wacocar car 1,018.8 mi
    16h 53m
    $186–269

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 12m
    $122–539

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Wacobus bus
    8h 38m
    $150–733

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ORD - DFW
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 41m
    $134–426

Chicago Union Station to Waco by train and bus

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Duration24h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 906.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waco (ACT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Waco once daily. Tickets cost $225–235 and the journey takes 19h 25m.

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