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How to get fromEl Paso to Chicagoby bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from El Paso to Chicago by bus, plane, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown El Paso to Aeropuerto Internacional de Ciudad Juárezbus bus
    2. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELP - MDW
    6h 21m
    $179–747

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ELP - ORD
    6h 49m
    $149–597

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus Dallas / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    28h 33m
    $315–366

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1140 / ...
    2. Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    31h 15m
    $748–1,271

  5. Drive  1,457.3 mi

    1. Drive from El Paso to Chicagocar car 1,457.3 mi
    24h 53m
    $266–385

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from El Paso Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    45h 4m
    $1,000–1,700

El Paso to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration31h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$748Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,274.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a bus from El Paso to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 28h 33m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours.

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