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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Abilene by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane ORD - ABI
    6h 26m
    $108–454

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Stationbus bus Dallas
    23h 53m
    $202–442

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus bus Greyhound US1000
    27h
    $358–713

  4. Drive 1,078.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Abilenecar car 1,078.9 mi
    18h 4m
    $197–285

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane SBN - ABI
    7h 45m
    $148–633

Chicago to Abilene by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$358Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 947.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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) every 3 hours. 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.

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