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 33m$88–384Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus Chicago
- Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus Dallas / ...
23h 8m$262–292Train, 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$586–897Drive 1,078.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Abilenecar 1,078.9 mi
18h 5m$185–267Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Abilene (ABI)plane MKE - ABI
8h 34m$184–704
Chicago to Abilene by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Abilene is to fly which costs $85 - $390 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Abilene is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $85 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Abilene. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Abilene via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 8m.
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 8m and costs $260 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 33m and costs $85 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $260 - $300 and takes 23h 8m.
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 5m 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 via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, and Dallas in around 23h 8m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Springfield, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Bloomington, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via St. Louis, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Columbia, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $70–360
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Abilene via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–900
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Abilene via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Abilene via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Abilene via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $550–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dallas to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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