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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Waco by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waco

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waco (ACT)plane plane ORD - ACT
    6h 38m
    $118–465

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Wacobus bus Chicago
    19h 33m
    $242–255

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 39m
    $318–659

  4. Drive 1,018.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Wacocar car 1,018.9 mi
    16h 53m
    $186–269

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Dallas, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane MDW - DAL
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 57m
    $118–521

Chicago to Waco by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 905.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waco (ACT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Chicago to Waco once daily. Tickets cost $225–235 and the journey takes 19h 25m.

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