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

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

    best
    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 Terlinguacar car
    11h 38m
    $162–670

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane plane ORD - CUU
    2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to La Mulabus bus
    3. Drive from La Mula to Terlinguacar car
    13h 19m
    $154–652

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Midlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Presidiobus bus
    4. Drive from Presidio to Terlinguacar car
    33h 24m
    $358–422

  4. Train, bus, drive via Fort Worth

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Midlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Presidiobus bus
    4. Drive from Presidio to Terlinguacar car
    37h 34m
    $676–1,031

  5. Drive  1,448.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Terlinguacar car 1,448.9 mi
    25h 45m
    $265–382

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alpine to Aldamabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to La Mulabus bus
    4. Drive from La Mula to Terlinguacar car
    2d 5h
    $982–1,536

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,297 mi
  • Duration: 11h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Terlingua. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to Terlingua. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago to Terlingua via Chicago, Dallas Jefferson, Dallas, Midland, Midland / Odessa, and Presidio in around 33h 24m.

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