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How to get fromChicago to Bay Cityby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Bay City by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Bay City, TXbus bus
    7h 26m
    $236–1,130

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Bay City, TXbus bus
    9h
    $148–354

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Bay City, TXbus bus
    27h 40m
    $316–647

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Bay City, TXbus bus
    29h 52m
    $240–520

  5. Drive 1,150.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bay Citycar car 1,150.5 mi
    19h 43m
    $210–304

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MKE - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Bay City, TXbus bus
    10h 29m
    $485–1,099

Chicago to Bay City by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration27h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Bay City, TX via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, Franklin St @ Milam St, Magnolia Transit Center, and Houston Bus Station in around 29h 52m.

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