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

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  1. Fly to Abilene, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane ORD - ABI
    2. Drive from Abilene (ABI) to Ballingercar car
    7h 33m
    $82–391

  2. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus bus
    3. Drive from Abilene to Ballingercar car
    24h 21m
    $272–308

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus bus
    3. Drive from Abilene to Ballingercar car
    28h 13m
    $596–915

  4. Drive  1,135.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ballingercar car 1,135.4 mi
    19h 6m
    $208–300

  5. Fly to San Angelo Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane plane ORD - SJT
    2. Take the taxi from San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) to Ballingertaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $278–625

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abilene (ABI) flights

Calendar81Weekly Planes
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,000.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Ballinger, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Ballinger. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Abilene (ABI), then drive to Ballinger. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Ballinger via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Dallas, and Abilene in around 24h 21m.

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