There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Alpine by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 Midway International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane MDW - MAF
- Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus
11h 11m$164–664Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane ORD - MAF
- Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus
11h 26m$130–494Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus
- Take the bus from Dallas to Midlandbus
- Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Alpinebus
30h 16m$339–395Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
44h 21m$430–1,000Drive 1,366.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Alpinecar 1,366.7 mi
23h 46m$250–361
Chicago to Alpine by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Alpine is to fly and bus which costs $130 - $500 and takes 11h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Alpine is to fly and bus which takes 11h 11m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Alpine. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Alpine via Dallas and Midland / Odessa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 16m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Alpine Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 44h 21m.
The distance between Chicago and Alpine is 1243 miles. The road distance is 1374.6 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Alpine without a car is to bus which takes 30h 16m and costs $330 - $400.
It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Chicago to Alpine, including transfers.
Chicago to Alpine bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Alpine is to bus which takes 30h 16m and costs $330 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,000 and takes 44h 21m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alpine, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Chicago to Alpine via Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Dallas, Midland, Midland / Odessa, and Alpine in around 30h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Alpine Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $430–1,000 and the journey takes 44h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Midland International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Midland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Midland International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Midland International Airport via St. Louis, Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $430–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- [email protected]
- Website
- allaboardamerica.com
Bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $35–50
Bus from Midland / Odessa to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- All Aboard America
- General Passenger
- $35–50
Bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Alpine bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Dallas Jefferson station.
Chicago to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alpine Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Alpine is 1375 miles. It takes approximately 23h 46m to drive from Chicago to Alpine.
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