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How to get fromChicago to Van Burenby plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Van Buren by plane, car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Van Burencar car
    4h 54m
    $100–493

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus Jefferson Lines 113 / ...
    13h 49m
    $209–386

  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 Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depotbus bus Greyhound US1148S
    16h 15m
    $157–264

  4. Drive 675.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Van Burencar car 675.1 mi
    11h 41m
    $124–178

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Shell gas station - Texarkana, TXbus bus Milwaukee
    2. Take the bus from Texarkana to Fort Smith Van Burenbus bus Jefferson Lines 112 / ...
    21h 24m
    $182–347

Chicago to Van Buren by train, foot, and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration13h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 608 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Van Buren, AR, USA?

You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Van Buren/ Ft Smith Bus Depot via Memphis Bus Station in around 16h 15m.

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