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How to get fromChicago to Galveston Bay Areaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Galveston Bay Area by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    5h 26m
    $246–1,135

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

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    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
    7h 17m
    $152–353

  3. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus N2211
    25h 53m
    $220–390

  4. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    26h 8m
    $361–691

  5. Drive 1,098.7 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Galveston Bay Areacar car 1,098.7 mi
    18h 33m
    $201–290

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus San Antonio
    26h 59m
    $240–408

  7. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    31h 47m
    $434–884

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 969.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Galveston Bay Area via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Pierce St @ Travis St, and Bay Area Park & Ride in around 25h 53m.

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