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How to get fromChicago to San Antonioby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to San Antonio by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    4h 55m
    $174–807

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 30m
    $146–633

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus bus Chicago
    24h 2m
    $199–362

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    32h 36m
    $420–850

  5. Drive 1,196.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to San Antoniocar car 1,196.6 mi
    19h 46m
    $219–316

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    5h 20m
    $184–557

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 2m
    $176–833

Chicago to San Antonio by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration32h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,057.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio once daily. Tickets cost $180–340 and the journey takes 23h.

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