There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Abilene by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abilene (ABI)plane ORD - ABI
6h 21m$98–434Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Stationbus Dallas
23h 53m$242–278Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus Greyhound US1000
27h$293–639Drive 1,078.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Abilenecar 1,078.9 mi
18h 4m$197–285Train to South Bend, fly
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abilene (ABI)plane SBN - ABI
7h 43m$128–533
Chicago to Abilene by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Abilene is to drive which costs $190 - $290 and takes 18h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Abilene is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $95 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Abilene station. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago and Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 53m.
The distance between Chicago and Abilene is 953 miles. The road distance is 1085.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Abilene without a car is to bus which takes 23h 53m and costs $240 - $280.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Chicago to Abilene, including transfers.
Chicago to Abilene bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Abilene is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs $95 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $240 - $280 and takes 23h 53m.
Chicago to Abilene bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Dallas Jefferson station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Abilene is 1085 miles. It takes approximately 18h 4m to drive from Chicago to Abilene.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abilene (ABI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, and Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 23h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Springfield, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via St. Louis, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Fayetteville, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Columbia, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from South Bend to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from South Bend to Abilene via Charlotte, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–600
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Dallas Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $205–215
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $205–215
Bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $35–60
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