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How to get fromChicago to Big Bend National Parkby plane or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Big Bend National Park by plane or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane MDW - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 26m
    $162–665

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane ORD - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 48m
    $142–525

  3. Drive 1,438.5 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Big Bend National Parkcar car 1,438.5 mi
    24h 38m
    $263–380

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane MDW - ELP
    2. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 16m
    $348–1,390

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane ORD - ELP
    2. Drive from El-Paso-Airport-ELP to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    10h 48m
    $288–1,190

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane plane ORD - SJT
    2. Drive from San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    12h 33m
    $148–525

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    2. Drive from San-Antonio-Airport-SAT to Big Bend National Parkcar car
    12h 24m
    $232–915

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,286.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Big Bend National Park, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Big Bend National Park. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to Big Bend National Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Big Bend National Park in around 24h 38m.

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