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How to get fromChicago to Abileneby plane, bus, train, or car

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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 33m
    $88–394

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus bus Dallas / ...
    23h 8m
    $262–292

  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
    $586–899

  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
    8h 19m
    $120–495

Chicago to Abilene by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket$586Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 947.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

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 2 hours. 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.

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