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How to get fromChicago to Galvestonby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Galveston by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 51m
    $306–1,210

  2. Drive 1,122.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Galvestoncar car 1,122.7 mi
    18h 58m
    $205–296

  3. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    26h 35m
    $440–770

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    27h 16m
    $278–464

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORD - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $242–493

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    32h 12m
    $504–958

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 993.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Galveston. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the train to Longview, walk to Longview, take the bus to Houston, walk to Preston St @ Artesian Pl, take the line 085 bus to Smith St @ Texas Ave, walk to Milam St @ Texas Ave, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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