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

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to San Marcos by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    6h 27m
    $184–889

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

    cheapest
    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, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    6h 55m
    $134–569

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Wacobus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Waco, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus Dallas
    23h 55m
    $208–452

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    29h 58m
    $390–850

  5. Drive 1,149.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to San Marcoscar car 1,149.1 mi
    18h 56m
    $210–303

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    7h 5m
    $172–820

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    7h 30m
    $182–570

  8. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MKE - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    8h 6m
    $251–1,104

Chicago to San Marcos by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration29h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,019.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, and Waco, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 23h 55m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $390–850 and the journey takes 29h 58m.

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