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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Alexandria by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Alexandria International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane ORD - AEX
    6h 48m
    $108–468

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Boyce, LAbus bus Greyhound 2221
    25h 2m
    $237–429

  3. Train, bus via New Orleans

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    25h 43m
    $356–705

  4. Drive 863.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Alexandriacar car 863.5 mi
    15h 27m
    $158–228

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Alexandria International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane MDW - AEX
    6h 44m
    $164–568

  6. Train to South Bend, fly to Alexandria International Airport

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane SBN - AEX
    8h 26m
    $134–577

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Shreveport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane ORD - SHV
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    9h 41m
    $126–461

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    25h 46m
    $336–671

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) flights

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Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 804.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alexandria, LA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago to Alexandria via Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Gaston @ Good Latimer - N - Ns, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum, and Boyce, LA in around 25h 2m.

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